Forcible
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Forcible is an adjective meaning Done by force, forced.
Meaning
Done by force, forced.
More Meanings
- Having a powerful effect; forceful, telling, strong, convincing, effective.
- Able to be forced.
- (rare or obsolete) Having (physical) force, forceful.
Example Sentences
Thou hast frighted the word out of his right sense, so forcible is thy wit.
The forcible administration of poison is by no means a new thing in criminal annals.
Since the forcible ejection of pugilist Siki from the New York Bar in Paris, discussion of Negro rights has become serious.
[…] he drew her to him, laid a forcible detaining arm about her waist, and misapprehended her frantic revolt for an exhibition of maidenly reluctance.
Synonyms for forcible
Depending on context, synonyms include forceful, strong-arm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forceful, strong-arm, forced, coercive, duress, compel.
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