Forceful Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Forceful

dynamic
Energetic; vigorous; forceful
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forcible
Having a powerful effect; telling
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strong
Having an intense or offensive effect on the senses:
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brisk
Abrupt, curt in one's manner or in relation to others.
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powerful
The definition of powerful is having a lot of strength, authority or force.
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vigorous
Strong and healthy; robust:
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energetic
Of or relating to energy.
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emphatic
Expressed or performed with emphasis:
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assertive
Characterized by assertion; persistently, forcefully, or boldly positive or confident
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effective
Producing a strong impression or response; striking:
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potent
Exerting or capable of exerting strong physiological or chemical effects.
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commanding
Very large
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electric
Drawing electricity from an external source; not battery-operated; corded.
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hard-hitting
(Informal) Forceful, aggressive, boldly frank, etc.
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active
Showing action rather than state of being
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kinetic
Of, relating to, or produced by motion.
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lively
Full of life; active; vigorous
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sprightly
Full of energy and spirit; lively, brisk, etc.
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strenuous
Requiring great effort, energy, or exertion:
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peppy
Full of or characterized by energy and high spirits; lively.
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resounding
Having a deep, rich sound; mellow and resonant
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insistent
Urgent in dwelling upon anything; persistent in urging or maintaining.
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cogent
The definition of cogent is something that is convincing or believable.
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dominant
(Ecology) Of, relating to, or being a species that is most characteristic of an ecological community and usually determines the presence, abundance, and type of other species.
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mighty
(Informal) Excellent, extremely good.
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violent
Characterized by extreme emotion, especially anger:
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virile
Energetic or forceful:
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Antonyms for Forceful

weak
Lacking in vigour or expression.
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unforceful
Not forceful.
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ineffective
The definition of ineffective is something or someone that does not succeed at accomplishing or moving towards a goal.
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feeble
Lacking bodily strength; weak:
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impotent
(Obsolete) Lacking self-restraint.
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forceless
Without force.
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Designating or of a type of film characterized by a fast-paced plot, a series of suspenseful confrontations, violent fight and chase scenes, etc.
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combative
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vehement
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Forceful Sentence Examples

  • Alex's voice began forceful and then lost purpose - as if he thought it wiser not to say what was on his mind.

  • As a public speaker his style was incisive, forceful and often eloquent, although he made no effort to practise oratory as an art.

  • She is so forceful now and puts in so much effort.

  • He was simply forceful.

  • She was speaking specifically to death by suicide, with a very forceful message.

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