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Another word for forceful

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Adjective

  1. Full of or displaying force

    See also:

    strong

  2. Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy

    See also:

    action

  3. Expressed or performed with emphasis

    See also:

    strong

  4. Bold and definite in character

    See also:

    strong

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Another word for forceful

Modifier
  1. See also:

    powerful

    persuasive

    dynamic

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Sentence Examples

  • - The taryings 011, slate palettes appear to begin with work crudely accurate and forceful, the heavy limbs being ridged with tendons and muscles (Plate II.

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

  • Buddism, a forceful civilizing element, reached Hiaksai in A.D.

  • "Cynthia didn't do it," Dean answered, trying to make his statement sound forceful, but unsure of whom he was trying to convince.

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

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