Forceful
/ˈfɔːsfəl/
Definitions
2 meaningsExpressing opinions or ideas in a powerful and effective way; having a strong effect.
/ˈfɔːsfəl/
Expressing opinions or ideas strongly and effectively; powerful.
The company's new marketing campaign was very forceful and quickly captured the attention of consumers.
💡 Simply: When someone is forceful, they speak or act in a way that's really strong and makes people pay attention. Think of a teacher who explains a tricky math problem with a lot of energy, making sure everyone understands.
👶 For kids: When something is forceful, it means it's strong and powerful. Like a superhero who uses their powers to fight the bad guys!
More Examples
Her forceful arguments convinced the committee to approve the project.
The forceful wind nearly knocked him off his feet.
How It's Used
"The senator delivered a forceful speech advocating for environmental protection."
"She made a forceful presentation to secure the investment."
Using or involving physical strength or violence; characterized by force.
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Using or involving physical force.
The authorities took forceful action to restore order after the riot.
💡 Simply: Forceful can also mean using physical power or violence. Like when you push really hard to open a stuck door or when a sports team plays with a lot of physical intensity.
👶 For kids: When something is forceful, it means it uses a lot of strength or power. Like a big bear!
More Examples
The forceful current of the river swept the boat downstream.
The boxer delivered a forceful punch that knocked out his opponent.
How It's Used
"The police used forceful tactics to disperse the crowd."
"The army launched a forceful attack on the enemy base."
Idioms & expressions
in full force
Operating with great strength, power, or intensity.
"The storm was in full force last night, with fierce winds and heavy rain."
From 'force' + '-ful'. 'Force' comes from Old French 'forcier', from Latin 'fortis' (strong). The suffix '-ful' indicates 'full of' or 'characterized by'.
The word 'forceful' has been used since the late 17th century, evolving from the concept of physical strength to include the idea of strong expression and influence.
Memory tip
Imagine a forceful speaker using all their strength (force) to make their point.