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forcedly

forcedly

7.9
By using physical strength or violence to make something happen
  • adverb
  • /ˈfɔrsɪdli/
  • Archaic
translation icon : forzosamente
  • The protesters were forcedly removed from the building by security personnel.

Examples

  • During the rescue, the team forcedly broke the window to reach the trapped child.

  • The door was forcedly opened after several attempts failed to unlock it.

  • He forcedly pushed the door open.

  • The soldier forcedly took control of the situation.

  • The protesters were forcedly removed from the building by security personnel.

  • During the rescue, the team forcedly broke the window to reach the trapped child.

  • The door was forcedly opened after several attempts failed to unlock it.

Synonyms

violently
vsforcedly
107 3.5

In a way that uses strong physical force or sudden intense action

focuses on physical force or violence rather than general intensity
forcibly
vsforcedly
  • NSFW
52 4.2

In a way that uses force or violence to make someone do something

is the same meaning expressed in another form
forcefully
vsforcedly
49 3.5

In a strong way that uses a lot of power

means use of actual physical force or violence instead of mere strength
coercively
vsforcedly
  • Offensive
1 8.2

To make someone do something by using force or threats

involves direct physical force or violence rather than threats

Antonyms

372 1.0

To do something with little force to avoid hurting or making noise

110 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

How Forceful

violently
107 3.5
forcedly
  • Archaic
7.9
forcefully
49 3.5
firmly
92 1.0
gently
372 1.0
softly
95 1.0

Surface Forms

forcedly positive

Morphology

forcedly = forced (transparent) = force + ed + ly

A regular adjective-to-adverb formation: 'forced' (compelled/by force) + '-ly' yields an adverb meaning 'in a forced manner'.

Etymology

Forcedly comes from force (an old word for 'strength' or 'power') and the ending -ly meaning 'in a way'. So forcedly means doing something 'with force' or by using power, which is why it is used for physical violence or strong physical action.