forceful

adjective

force·​ful ˈfȯrs-fəl 

: possessing or filled with force : effective

a forceful argument

forcefulness noun

Synonyms

• cogent
• compelling
• conclusive
• convincing
• decisive
• effective
• persuasive
• satisfying
• strong
• telling

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

The Turkestan Islamic Party is linked to the former East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) that waged a violent campaign in China's northwestern province of Xinjiang until being met with a forceful crackdown a decade ago. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024

That being said, the forceful coconut essence can make for a challenging pairing. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024

The classic hero is at his lowest when the trailer begins, seemingly stranded in frozen terrain after a forceful crash landing and spitting blood from his mouth. —Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024

These countries are preparing for Trump’s return, drawing lessons from what worked and what irked in his first term, and may choose to adopt more forceful measures against China to appeal to the incoming administration. —Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

forceful

adjective

force·​ful ˈfōrs-fəl 

ˈfȯrs-

: having or done with much force : vigorous

a forceful speech

forcefully

-fə-lē 

adverb

forcefulness noun