ˈfōrsfəl, ˈfȯrs-, ˈfōəs-, ˈfȯ(ə)s adjective
: possessing or filled with force : exerting or impelled by force : forcible , mighty , effective
a vigorous forceful personality
his forceful presentation of the data
won the Pulitzer prize for his forceful novel
• force·ful·ly -f(ə)lē, -li adverb
• force·ful·ness noun -es