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adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

forcefully

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Forcefully (adv) means In a strong, powerful, or determined way. Example: “He forcefully denied the accusations.”

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In a strong, powerful, or determined way.
"He forcefully denied the accusations."
"She pushed the door open forcefully."

How to use forcefully

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In plain EnglishDoing something with a lot of strength or conviction.

Common pairings
argue forcefully push forcefully state forcefully
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Word forms

Comparative
more forcefully
Superlative
most forcefully
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Etymology

From forceful + -ly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “forcefully” mean?
The word “forcefully” means in a strong, powerful, or determined way. In plain terms, doing something with a lot of strength or conviction.
How do you use “forcefully” in a sentence?
Here is “forcefully” used in a sentence: “He forcefully denied the accusations.”
What part of speech is “forcefully”?
“Forcefully” is an adverb.
Is “forcefully” a common word?
“Forcefully” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.