forceful

English

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Etymology

From force +‎ -ful.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈfɔɹsfəl/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Hyphenation: force‧ful

Adjective

forceful (comparative more forceful, superlative most forceful)

  1. Capable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.
    She gave a forceful argument against the proposal.
    His forceful personality often dominated discussions.
    forceful leader
    forceful speech

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