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

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

This unified and forceful opposition suggests FIFA President Gianni Infantino significantly miscalculated the sentiment. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

For the seventh-year veteran, the next step is turning those wins into sacks with a more forceful approach. — Tyler M. Carmona july 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

The stock selloff deepened after a decision issued on Wednesday afternoon by the Federal Reserve, which opted to hold interest rates steady and voiced a forceful commitment to address elevated inflation. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 July 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