forceful
Origin of forceful
Synonyms for forceful
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vigorous, energetic, convincing, vehement, persuasive, dynamic, cogent, violent, compelling, commanding, forcible, strong, dominant, electric, elemental, gutsy, mighty, pithy, potent, punchExamples from the Web for forceful
Contemporary Examples of forceful
Allen met every one of his arguments with a forceful counterargument.
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December 28, 2014
They were engaged in a forceful and effective campaign to keep this information from Congress, the press and the American people.
Always spare, often forceful, Ryan Adams alternates tough pop songs with tender, unsparing ballads.
For the minority who want conflict, they will get a forceful answer from the Ukrainian authorities.
The man who appears resolute and forceful in public is, behind closed doors, cowering in fear.
Historical Examples of forceful
We knew that those two blows had gone straight and true and forceful to the mark.
The ForestStewart Edward White
His glance expressed with forceful directness his thought: "Ah, then she has told you!"
The Market-PlaceHarold Frederic
She inhaled a deep breath for forceful speech, but Billie was ahead of her.
The Treasure TrailMarah Ellis Ryan
He paused for a moment, and then turned to Waynefleet with a forceful gesture.
The Greater PowerHarold Bindloss
His remarks were lucid and forceful as he raged at the interference with his work.