Definition Synonyms
Definition of forceful - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
confident expressionexpressing opinions confidently and emphatically
- She gave a forceful speech at the rally.
2.
strengthshowing strength or power
- The forceful wind knocked down trees.
3.
emotional impacthaving a strong impact on emotions or thoughts
- The movie had a forceful message about equality.
Origin of forceful
Latin, fortis (strong) + -ful (full of)
Terms with forceful included in their meaning
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physical impact
strike someone or something with a forceful blow
forceful push
push something roughly or with force
forceful request
ask for something in a strong way
forceful movement
cause someone or something to move by force
impact
sudden forceful impact
forceful expression
expressed in a forceful or emphatic way
forceful impact
strike or push something with force
intensity
more intense or forceful in effect
physical
forceful blow or impact
forceful entry
enter a place with force or visibility
forceful entry
enter by force
forceful exhalation
expel air forcefully
emotion
express anger in a forceful way
physical
strong and forceful hit or impact
forceful hitter
person who hits with great force
movement
sudden and forceful movement
forceful push
strong push
forceful
closed or hit with force
hit strongly
hit with forceful impact
movement
the act of making heavy, forceful steps
single action
in a single, forceful action or strike
intensity
more forceful or intense
work
forceful and eager to succeed
force or determination
in a strong, forceful, or determined way
Examples of forceful in a sentence
The article was a forceful critique of the policy. His forceful argument convinced everyone in the room. The forceful leader inspired the team to victory. His forceful speech moved the audience to tears. The painting's forceful colors captured everyone's attention.
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- French:énergique, puissant, ...
- German:kraftvoll, stark, ...
- Italian:deciso, potente, ...
- Spanish:enérgico, fuerte, ...
- Portuguese:enfático, forte, ...
- Chinese:有力的, 强劲的, ...
- Japanese:力強い, 強力な, ...
- Arabic:حازم, قَوِي, ...
- Hebrew:תַּקִּיף, עוֹצְמָתִי, ...
- Russian:убедительный, сильный, ...
- Ukrainian:потужний, сильний, ...
- Hindi:प्रभावशाली, शक्तिशाली, ...
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