English Explanatory Dictionary

forceful

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Capable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔɹsfl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-forceful.wav

Word forms

forceful more forceful most forceful forcefull

Etymology

From force + -ful.

Synonyms

forcible cogent

Antonyms

gentle

Derived words

forcefully forcefulness nonforceful overforceful unforceful
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