forceful
11forceful — , forcible, forced Forcible indicates the use of brute force ( forcible entry ). Forceful suggests a potential for force ( forceful argument, forceful personality ). Forced can be used for forcible (as in forced entry ), but more often is… …
12forceful — adjective 1 a forceful person expresses their opinions very strongly and clearly and people are easily persuaded by them: She has a strong character, very forceful and determined. 2 forceful arguments, reasons etc are strongly and clearly… …
13forceful — force|ful [ fɔrsfəl ] adjective 1. ) confident and good at influencing people: ASSERTIVE: a forceful personality a ) clear and likely to persuade people: CONVINCING: There are forceful arguments in favor of this. 2. ) involving the use of force ╾ …
14forceful — adjective 1) a forceful personality Syn: dynamic, energetic, assertive, authoritative, vigorous, powerful, strong, pushy, driving, determined, insistent, commanding, dominant, domineering; informal bossy, in your face, go ahead …
15forceful — adjective 1) a forceful personality Syn: dynamic, energetic, assertive, authoritative, vigorous, powerful, strong, pushy; informal in your face, go ahead, feisty 2) a forceful argument Syn …
16forceful — UK [ˈfɔː(r)sf(ə)l] / US [ˈfɔrsfəl] adjective 1) confident and good at influencing people a forceful personality 2) clear and likely to persuade people There are forceful arguments in favour of this. 3) involving the use of force Derived words:… …
17forceful — force•ful [[t]ˈfɔrs fəl, ˈfoʊrs [/t]] adj. 1) full of force; powerful; vigorous: a forceful blow[/ex] 2) effective; cogent; telling: a forceful plea for justice[/ex] • Etymology: 1565–75 force′ful•ly, adv. force′ful•ness, n …
18forceful — adjective Date: 1571 possessing or filled with force ; effective < a forceful argument > • forcefully adverb • forcefulness noun …
19forceful — forcefully, adv. forcefulness, n. /fawrs feuhl, fohrs /, adj. 1. full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace. 2. acting or driven with force. [1565 75; FORCE + FUL] Syn. 1. cogent, telling. * * * …
20forceful — See forcible, forceful …
