forceful
force‧ful /ˈfɔːsfəl $ ˈfɔːrs-/
adjective
SYN strong
a forceful personality/character/opponent etc
He gained a reputation as a forceful member of the party.
2. forceful arguments, reasons etc are strongly and clearly expressed
SYN powerful:
a forceful attack on government policy
3. having a powerful effect that is likely to change a situation:
The President hasn’t been forceful enough in changing the judicial system.
Governments should adopt a more forceful approach to improve the environment.
4. using physical force
—forcefully adverb
—forcefulness noun [uncountable]
force‧ful /ˈfɔːsfəl $ ˈfɔːrs-/
adjective Word Family: adjective: forceful, forcible, forced; noun: force, forcefulness; adverb: forcefully, forcibly; verb: force
1. a forceful person expresses their opinions very strongly and clearly and people are easily persuaded by them SYN strong
a forceful personality/character/opponent etc
2. forceful arguments, reasons etc are strongly and clearly expressed
SYN powerful:
3. having a powerful effect that is likely to change a situation:
4. using physical force
—forcefully adverb
—forcefulness noun [uncountable]