Forcefully

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    With either physical or coercive force; in a forceful manner; vigorously; powerfully.

    "Pack together your best arguments for voting for an athletic field. Word them concisely and forcefully. Give, also, brief, logical answers to any objections that have been raised."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with full force wordnet

Example

More examples

"He flirts so forcefully that he ends up pushing women away."

Etymology

From forceful + -ly.

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