- forceful force·ful adj
- ['fɔːsfʊl]
(personality) forte, (argument) valido (-a)
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
forceful — force•ful [[t]ˈfɔrs fəl, ˈfoʊrs [/t]] adj. 1) full of force; powerful; vigorous: a forceful blow[/ex] 2) effective; cogent; telling: a forceful plea for justice[/ex] • Etymology: 1565–75 force′ful•ly, adv. force′ful•ness, n … From formal English to slang
forceful — force|ful [ˈfo:sfəl US ˈfo:rs ] adj 1.) a forceful person expresses their opinions very strongly and clearly and people are easily persuaded by them = ↑strong a forceful personality/character/opponent etc ▪ He gained a reputation as a forceful… … Dictionary of contemporary English
forceful — (adj.) 1570s, from FORCE (Cf. force) + FUL (Cf. ful). Related: Forcefully; forcefulness … Etymology dictionary
forceful — forcefully, adv. forcefulness, n. /fawrs feuhl, fohrs /, adj. 1. full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace. 2. acting or driven with force. [1565 75; FORCE + FUL] Syn. 1. cogent, telling. * * * … Universalium
forceful — force·ful || fÉ”rsfÊŠl / fÉ”Ës adj. strong, powerful, vigorous; effective; driven by force … English contemporary dictionary
powerful — powerfully, adv. powerfulness, n. /pow euhr feuhl/, adj. 1. having or exerting great power or force. 2. physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete. 3. producing great physical effects, as a machine or a blow. 4. potent; efficacious … Universalium
powerful — pow·er·ful || paÊŠÉ™(r)fÊŠl adj. forceful, exerting great force; effective, potent, producing the desired effect; mighty, having great physical strength; authoritative, influential … English contemporary dictionary