forceful
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force·ful

adjective \ˈfrs-fəl\

Definition of FORCEFUL

: possessing or filled with force : effective <a forceful argument>
force·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
force·ful·ness noun

Examples of FORCEFUL

  1. He has a very forceful personality.
  2. She's a confident and forceful leader.
  3. They have made a forceful argument in favor of changing the system.
  4. The government has threatened to use more forceful measures if necessary.

First Known Use of FORCEFUL

1571

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