forceful

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔɹsfl̩/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
  2. adjective forceful and definite in expression or action

Etymology

From force + -ful.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Similar
forcible, drastic, impellent, sharp
Opposite (antonyms)
forceless

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