adv Uncommon

forcibly

FAW-suhb-lee

Forcibly (adv) means By using physical force; against someone's will. Example: “The protesters were forcibly removed from the building.”

adv

By using physical force; against someone's will.

"The protesters were forcibly removed from the building."

"The door had been forcibly opened."

How to use forcibly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something to someone or something using physical force.

Common pairings

forcibly removed forcibly evicted

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Etymology

From forcible + -ly.

Rhymes for forcibly

visibly possibly terribly horribly sensibly inaudibly ostensibly incredibly impossibly responsibly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “forcibly” mean?

The word “forcibly” means by using physical force; against someone's will. In plain terms, doing something to someone or something using physical force.

How do you pronounce “forcibly”?

“Forcibly” is pronounced FAW-suhb-lee (/ˈfɔːsəbli/ in IPA).

How do you use “forcibly” in a sentence?

Here is “forcibly” used in a sentence: “The protesters were forcibly removed from the building.”

What part of speech is “forcibly”?

“Forcibly” is an adverb.

Is “forcibly” a common word?

“Forcibly” is an uncommon word in modern English.