forceful (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
examples a forceful speaker
a forceful personality
forceful measures
a forceful plan for peace
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Derivationally related form forceful → forcefulness
Antonym forceful → forceless
Similar to bruising; drastic; emphatic, exclamatory; firm, strong; forcible, physical, strong-arm; impellent; impetuous; sharp
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Similar to bruising; drastic; emphatic, exclamatory; firm, strong; forcible, physical, strong-arm; impellent; impetuous; sharp
Antonym forceless → forceful
Derived from adjective forcefully → forceful
Derivationally related form forcefulness → forceful

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