forceful

adjective

force·​ful ˈfȯrs-fəl 

: possessing or filled with force : effective

a forceful argument

forcefulness noun

Synonyms of forceful

• compelling
• convincing
• conclusive
• strong

Examples of forceful in a Sentence

He has a very forceful personality.

She's a confident and forceful leader.

They have made a forceful argument in favor of changing the system.

The government has threatened to use more forceful measures if necessary.

Recent Examples on the Web

Around a third of Canadians favor a forceful response to Washington’s threats, according to a poll, and only 18% want to offer concessions like ending provincial bans on American alcohol. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2026

In response to inewsource in April, Martinez took a more forceful stance in favor of keeping the agreements. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

What could be a more forceful exhibition of confidence than that? — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

At high levels of perfume oil concentration, though, getting many forceful materials to sit together cleanly is what takes expertise and time. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for forceful

• remorseful
• resourceful

Kids Definition

forceful

adjective

force·​ful ˈfōrs-fəl 

ˈfȯrs-

: having or done with much force : vigorous

a forceful speech

forcefully

-fə-lē 

adverb

forcefulness noun