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forcefully

forcefully

49 3.5
In a strong way that uses a lot of power
  • adverb
  • /ˈfɔrsfəlī/
translation icon : enérgicamente
  • And crime must be dealt with forcefully and swiftly, and certainly under law.
  • more forcefully
  • argue forcefully
  • assert forcefully

And people express that quite forcefully in the answers.

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Examples

  • The fact that Red Jacket's best-known speech had argued forcefully for religious autonomy.

    Academic text (2017)
  • I was unable to argue the case forcefully with public support from within government.

  • Someone is going to have to teach him, and in fact teach him quite forcefully how to understand life in the fallen world.

  • At the same time, he argued forcefully for his own ideas.

    Academic text (2012)
  • And people express that quite forcefully in the answers.

  • I know that I won't speak out regularly, clearly, and forcefully unless I commit to doing so.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Irish chick lit writers are by no means afraid to forcefully address issues affecting women.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Do you now regret not advising people more forcefully to wear masks earlier?

  • The White House should have forcefully condemned the SCAF and urged it to conduct thorough investigations.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The teacher explained the concept forcefully, ensuring every student understood it.

Synonyms

strongly
vsforcefully
638 1.0

In a very forceful or certain way

emphasizes energy driving the action rather than only intensity
severely
vsforcefully
272 4.1

In a very bad or serious way

emphasizes energetic impact rather than harshness or punishment
heavily
vsforcefully
243 1.1

In a way that shows great weight or effort

emphasizes energetic impact rather than burdened or sluggish motion
overwhelmingly
vsforcefully
151 4.7

By a very large amount that makes it hard to refuse

tends to stress active energetic impact rather than sheer dominance
aggressively
vsforcefully
126 4.9

In a forceful way that shows readiness to attack or argue

can use energy and impact without hostile intent or confrontation
firmly
vsforcefully
92 1.0

In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision

leans more on energetic action and impact than on steadiness
intensely
vsforcefully
88 3.1

In a very strong or focused way

is more about outward energy and broad impact instead of focus
fiercely
vsforcefully
81 3.7

In a very strong way that shows energy or anger

is about energy and impact but without needing hostility or aggression
vigorously
vsforcefully
76 3.4

In a strong, energetic way showing a lot of effort

leans more on concentrated power and impact rather than physical motion
vehemently
vsforcefully
  • Formal
41 7.4

To speak or act with strong feeling and force

is more about energetic action rather than emotional passion
emphatically
vsforcefully
38 5.5

In a strong, definite way that shows no doubt

relies more on physical energy and effect rather than simple certainty
powerfully
vsforcefully
34 3.6

In a very strong and forceful way

leans more on direct energy and physical impact rather than influence
mightily
vsforcefully
24 4.0

To do something with great force or effort

emphasizes directed energy rather than sheer magnitude of effort
adamantly
vsforcefully
22 6.4

In a firm way that shows you refuse to change your mind

is about energetic impact rather than stubborn refusal to change
strenuously
vsforcefully
12 5.5

With great effort and determination

focuses on energetic impact rather than effortful exertion
ferociously
vsforcefully
12 5.6

In a very strong and angry way

is energetic but does not necessarily imply violence or danger
energetically
vsforcefully
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

tends to stress powerful impact rather than lively enthusiasm
resoundingly
vsforcefully
6 6.2

In a very clear and strong way that people easily notice

focuses on energy and direct impact rather than being merely conclusive
explosively
vsforcefully
5 4.4

To do something very suddenly and with great force

often shows sustained energy rather than only sudden bursts
insistently
vsforcefully
5 3.7

To say or do something in a strong, repeated way that does not stop

focuses on immediate energetic impact rather than repeated urging
robustly
vsforcefully
5 4.4

In a strong and forceful way

is more about intense immediate impact rather than steady sturdy quality
stridently
vsforcefully
3 7.7

In a loud, harsh way that sounds unpleasant

expresses energy and strong impact without harsh or unpleasant tone
assertively
vsforcefully
2 5.1

In a confident, firm way that makes your opinions and needs clear

shows energy and physical impact rather than confident self expression
potently
vsforcefully
1 5.4

In a way that has a strong effect on people or things

depends more on active energy and physical impact than concentrated effect
formidably
vsforcefully
1 7.4

In a way that makes people feel fear or respect

focuses on active energy and effect rather than inspiring fear
overpoweringly
vsforcefully
1 7.4

In a very strong way that is hard to resist

is generally less extreme and more action driven
pungently
vsforcefully
1 6.9

In a strong, direct way that clearly criticizes

is about physical energy and impact rather than sensory sharpness
thunderingly
vsforcefully
7.2

In a very loud and powerful way

shows power by energy and effect rather than by loudness
heftily
vsforcefully
4.9

In a heavy, forceful way

leans more on energetic action rather than mere physical weight

Antonyms

372 1.0

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

95 1.0

In a gentle, light way using little force

How Forceful

violently
107 3.5
forcefully
49 3.5
strongly
638 1.0
assertively
2 5.1
firmly
92 1.0
gently
372 1.0
softly
95 1.0

Surface Forms

forcefully positive

Morphology

forcefully = forceful (transparent) = force + ful + ly

Regular derivation from the adjective 'forceful' using the productive adverbial suffix '-ly', preserving the intended sense.

Etymology

Forcefully comes from force, a word that originally meant 'strength' or 'power' and is related to the old word fortis, meaning 'strong'. So, to act forcefully is to do something with a lot of strength or energy.