forceful

adjective

force·​ful ˈfȯrs-fəl 

: possessing or filled with force : effective

a forceful argument

forcefulness noun

Synonyms

• 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

The forceful personality was on full display on a July night when her team turned in its worst performance of the 2025 season. —Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025

Still, his language has become more forceful in recent days, sparking ire from Democratic leadership in the city. —Erin Doherty, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025

But so was his broader, consistent, and forceful commitment to free trade. —Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Despite this, and despite most family members’ forceful objections, Roger’s mother, Lady Tichborne embraced him as her son, later supported by Roger’s former colleagues and family servants. —Nell Stevens august 4, Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025

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