forceful

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing a strong and aggressive character.

  - "His forceful personality intimidated the entire room."
  - "The forceful leader demanded obedience from his troops."

• adjective

  Causing or capable of causing strong effects.

  - "The forceful winds uprooted trees."
  - "The forceful medicine cured his illness."

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Antonyms

gentle

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Synonyms

forcible

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forceful
harsh , dars , lars , marsh , pars

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Variants

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forceful , forcefulness , forcefulnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French forc, meaning 'strength, power' and suffix -ful.

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Trivia

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1. The term forceful was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. Forceful is an antonym of feeble.

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Related Concepts

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1. Powerful: Related concept, synonym of forceful, having the ability to influence or control people or things.

2. Domineering: Related concept, forceful in a way that asserts control over others in a way that is considered excessive or unwarranted.

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Culture

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Forceful is often used to describe individuals or situations that exert a strong influence or have a powerful impact. In literature, forceful characters and forceful language can create a sense of drama and intensity.

How to Memorize "forceful"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a strong, assertive demeanor. Imagine their confident body language and commanding tone of voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word forceful with power, strength, and control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym F-O-R-C-E-F-U-L: Firm, Outgoing, Resolute, Confident, Effective, Forceful, Unyielding, Loud.

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