thrustful

adjective

thrust·​ful ˈthrəst-fəl How to pronounce thrustful (audio)
British
: characterized by thrust : aggressive
thrustful young man on the makeCurrent Literature

Examples of thrustful in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Vava was a strong, brave, thrustful player with excellent technique. SI.com, 15 Mar. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of thrustful was in 1909

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“Thrustful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrustful. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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