forceful

force·ful

adj \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

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