forceful

force·ful

adjective \ˈfȯrs-fəl\

Definition of FORCEFUL

: possessing or filled with force : effective <a forceful argument>

— force·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— force·ful·ness noun

Examples of FORCEFUL

1. He has a very forceful personality.
2. She's a confident and forceful leader.
3. They have made a forceful argument in favor of changing the system.
4. The government has threatened to use more forceful measures if necessary.

First Known Use of FORCEFUL

1571

Related to FORCEFUL

Synonyms

compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, cogent, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling

Antonyms

inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing, unpersuasive

Related Words

authoritative, definitive; sound, valid, well-founded; important, significant, weighty; material, pertinent, relevant

Near Antonyms

groundless, invalid, shaky, unfounded, unsound; inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant; immaterial, irrelevant; feeble, weak