forcefulness
noun
Synonyms
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
Ever the peacekeeper, Amanda gets them to shut up by sharing the news about Carmen, a forceful reminder that their problems are small potatoes.
—
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
Yet a forceful response carries its fair share of problems as well.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
Instead of talking about the stark danger to democracy Trump poses, Harris described herself as a former prosecutor who knew how to make a forceful case against Trump to voters.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
The top rack is typically the furthest from the forceful water jets and heating elements.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for forceful 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
Yet a forceful response carries its fair share of problems as well.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
Instead of talking about the stark danger to democracy Trump poses, Harris described herself as a former prosecutor who knew how to make a forceful case against Trump to voters.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
The top rack is typically the furthest from the forceful water jets and heating elements.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for forceful
Dictionary Entries Near forceful
Cite this Entry
“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forceful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share