What does forcibly mean?
Forcibly means In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will..
Forcibly
/ˈfɔːsəbli/ · adverb
Meaning
In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will..
Definitions by Sense
- In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.
- In a forcible manner, with force, with powerful effect, powerfully, strongly.
Example Sentences
And suddenly; where injury of chance / Puts back leave-taking, justles roughly by / All time of pause, rudely beguiles our lips / Of all rejoindure, forcibly prevents / Our lock'd embrasures […]
“Now get out of here,” and he grabbed Rokoff and Paulvitch each by the scruff of the neck and thrust them forcibly through the doorway, giving each an added impetus down the corridor with the toe of his boot.
It was now cold, winter weather: forcibly recalling to his mind under what circumstances he had first travelled that road, and how many vicissitudes and changes he had since undergone.
Synonyms for forcibly
Antonyms for forcibly
Related Words
Word Forms
- forceably
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And suddenly; where injury of chance / Puts back leave-taking, justles roughly by / All time of pause, rudely beguiles our lips / Of all rejoindure, forcibly prevents / Our lock'd embrasures […]
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