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Having, or full of, force
“It is a stronger power, a more forcible motive, which exerts itself upon such occasions.”
Done by, or involving, violent (or physical) force
“But non-government organizations decried the forcible evictions as inhumane, urging the government to build replacements for their demolished houses.”
Behaving, spoken or done in a determined and forceful way
“Half a dozen impudent workwomen put forth a forcible demand for higher wages.”
Dynamic, or full of energy
“He was, in general, forcible and energetic. He was sometimes refined and subtle, and he was often terrible and sublime.”
Enforced through compulsion
“We found no evidence of any forcible conversion to the religion.”
Involving the use of coercion or threats
“Direct, forcible threats to person and property are worthy of serious moral concern.”
Strict or severe in nature
“Opponents of the argument say that no country has the right to use forcible measures to collect the debts contracted with its citizens by a foreign government.”
Convincing or compelling in nature
“That the future prosperity of our country hinges upon the intelligence of her rising generation is a forcible argument for a thorough English education.”
Characterized by great power or forceful
Successful in producing a desired or intended result
Attracting attention or awe by reason of being unusual or extreme
Characterized by, or showing, great feeling or passion
Being certain or convinced about a fact
Grand and impressive in appearance
(of a performance or ability) Evoking admiration through quality or skill
Unnatural, artificial or contrived in nature
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
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