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Definition of forcibly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

forcibly

adverb
 
/ˈfɔːsəbli/
 
/ˈfɔːrsəbli/
Word Family
  • force noun verb
  • forceful adjective
  • forcefully adverb
  • forced adjective (≠ unforced)
  • forcible adjective
  • forcibly adverb
  • enforce verb
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  1. in a way that involves the use of physical force
    • Supporters were forcibly removed from the court.
  2. in a way that makes something very clear
    • It struck me forcibly how honest he'd been.
See forcibly in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee forcibly in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English
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