Pronunciations (9)
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/ˈfɔːsfəl/
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- Received-Pronunciation
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[ˈfɔːsfl̩]
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- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈfoːsfəl/
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- Australia
- British
- New-Zealand
- Southern
- Standard
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[ˈfoːsfl̩]
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- Australia
- British
- New-Zealand
- Southern
- Standard
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/ˈfoɹsfəl/
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- General-American
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[ˈfoɹsfl̩]
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- General-American
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/ˈfoɾsfəl/
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- Scotland
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[ˈfoɾsfl̩]
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- Scotland
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ˈfɔɹsfəl
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- US
Adjective
Capable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.
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forceful leader
forceful speech
More examples (2)
She gave a forceful argument against the proposal.
His forceful personality often dominated discussions.
Adjective
characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
- Antonyms
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a forceful speaker
a forceful personality
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forceful measures
a forceful plan for peace
forceful and definite in expression or action
- Synonyms
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the document contained a particularly emphatic guarantee of religious liberty