FORCIBLY

forcibly

(adverb) in a forcible manner; “keep in mind the dangers of imposing our own values and prejudices too forcibly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

forcibly

In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.

In a forcible manner, with force, with powerful effect, powerfully, strongly.

Source: Wiktionary


For"ci*bly, adv.

Definition: In a forcible manner.

FORCIBLE

For"ci*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. OF. forcible forcible, forceable that may be forced.]

1. Possessing force; characterized by force, efficiency, or energy; powerful; efficacious; impressive; influential. How forcible are right words! Job. vi. 2 Sweet smells are most forcible in dry substances, when broken. Bacon. But I have reasons strong and forcible. Shak. That punishment which hath been sometimes forcible to bridle sin. Hooker. He is at once elegant and sublime, forcible and ornamented. Lowth (Transl. )

2. Violent; impetuous. Like mingled streams, more forcible when joined. Prior.

3. Using force against opposition or resistance; obtained by compulsion; effected by force; as, forcible entry or abduction. In embraces of King James . . . forcible and unjust. Swift. Forcible entry and detainer (Law), the entering upon and taking and withholding of land and tenements by actual force and violence, and with a strong hand, to the hindrance of the person having the right to enter.

Syn.

– Violent; powerful; strong; energetic; mighty; potent; weighty; impressive; cogent; influential.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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