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Great, or greater than normal, in intensity
More suitable or effective for a given need
Comparative for having, or full of, force
“It is a stronger power, a more forcible motive, which exerts itself upon such occasions.”
Comparative for 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.”
Comparative for behaving, spoken or done in a determined and forceful way
“Half a dozen impudent workwomen put forth a forcible demand for higher wages.”
Comparative for 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.”
Comparative for enforced through compulsion
“We found no evidence of any forcible conversion to the religion.”
Comparative for involving the use of coercion or threats
“Direct, forcible threats to person and property are worthy of serious moral concern.”
Comparative for 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.”
Comparative for 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.”
Comparative for characterized by great power or forceful
Comparative for attracting attention or awe by reason of being unusual or extreme
Comparative for characterized by, or showing, great feeling or passion
Comparative for being certain or convinced about a fact
Comparative for grand and impressive in appearance
(of a performance or ability) Comparative for evoking admiration through quality or skill
Comparative for unnatural, artificial or contrived in nature
Comparative for evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
Comparative for having a hostile or menacing quality or manner
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