Forcibly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɔːsəbli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Forcibly is an adverb meaning In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.
Meaning
In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.
More Meanings
- In a forcible manner, with force, with powerful effect, powerfully, strongly.
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Word Forms
- forceably
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forced, forcefully, coercive, compulsorily, force, power.
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