forceful

CEFRC1

/ˈfɔɹsfl̩/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Strong and powerful in action, speech, or effect.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Capable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.

Examples

  • Don't be afraid to be forceful in selling your product.

  • He was a forceful leader.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • She gave a forceful argument against the proposal.

  • forceful leader

  • forceful speech

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Antonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

Her argument was so blank that it convinced everyone in the room immediately.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From force + -ful.