forcibly
(adverb) in a forcible manner; “keep in mind the dangers of imposing our own values and prejudices too forcibly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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.
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
9 June 2025
(noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
