adv
forcefully
adv
1
In a strong, powerful, or determined way.
"He forcefully denied the accusations."
"She pushed the door open forcefully."
How to Use Forcefully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something with a lot of strength or conviction.
Common pairings
argue forcefully
push forcefully
state forcefully
Word Forms
more forcefully comparative, most forcefully superlative
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Etymology
From forceful + -ly.