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

But each makes a forceful argument that the machines may cut costs but can’t yet replicate the soul. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

First incarcerated as a teenager, Big Ant has spent so much of his life locked up that his high school sweetheart, Lozita (a forceful Danielle Brooks), stays with him out of loyalty, not love. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

His forceful personality and demanding approach to leadership appeared to offer a possible answer to the problems that had developed within the squad. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Some of Warsh’s colleagues, however, have been more forceful about the need to act sooner rather than later. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 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