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forceful

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Strong and full of power or determination.
"She made a forceful argument for the new policy."
"His forceful personality made him a natural leader."

How to Use Forceful

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In plain EnglishFull of strength or conviction — describes people, arguments, or actions that carry real power.

Common pairings
forceful argument forceful personality forceful response

Word Forms

more forceful comparative, most forceful superlative

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Etymology

From force + -ful.

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