Meaning & use
forceful
Powerful and assertive in manner, action, or expression; done with strong energy or conviction.
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She made a forceful argument that convinced even the skeptics on the board.
A forceful gust of wind knocked the umbrella out of his hands.
A note on using this word
Forceful can describe physical strength, as in a forceful wind, or personal assertiveness, as in a forceful speaker or argument.
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