forced
adjective
enforced or compulsory.
forcedly
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a word derived from
forced.
Example Sentences
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The social totalitarianism of the organised, collective, forcedly inclusive fun activity has always made me come over all nervous and contrarian.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 5, 2018
She goes on, forcedly chipper, about melting snows and Bolton banners burning; Stannis looks annoyed, like, I’m still mad.
From The New Yorker ● Jun. 15, 2015
Rather, as a work of art, “Dear White People” counteracts and counterbalances its tendencies in order to melt its aesthetic identity into something forcedly charming and likable.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 21, 2014
‘O, I see your mistake!’ said John, laughing forcedly.
From The Trumpet-Major by Thomas Hardy
Edgar laughed somewhat forcedly, then looked at Leam walking up the road alone, and thought that her husband would not need much pity for his state.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 099, March, 1876 by Various
