forcefully B2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈfɔrsfəli/ See IPA manual Freq #24447 Meanings 1 adv In a strong and powerful way. She argued her case forcefully and convinced the committee. 2 adv Using physical strength or force. The police forcefully removed the protesters from the building. Etymology AI details From forceful + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # forcefully **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈfɔrsfəli/ **Frequency rank:** 24447 ## Meanings 1. In a strong and powerful way. 2. Using physical strength or force. ## Examples - She argued her case forcefully and convinced the committee. - The police forcefully removed the protesters from the building. ## Etymology From forceful + -ly. ## AI Etymology Forcefully comes from forceful + -ly. In current use, the main senses are “In a strong and powerful way” and “Using physical strength or force”. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown