ˈfōrsəbəl, ˈfȯrs-, ˈfōəs-, ˈfȯ(ə)s- adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from force + -ible
1. : effected by force used against opposition or resistance : obtained by compulsion or violence
a forcible entry
determined on forcible repatriation of the refugees
2. : possessing force : characterized by force, efficiency, or energy : powerful , efficacious , impressive , convincing
expressed his views in very forcible words
used forcible maneuvers to obtain the chairmanship
• forc·ible·ness noun -es
• forc·ibly -blē, -li adverb