Meanings
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1
adv
in a forcible manner
Keep in mind the dangers of imposing our own values and prejudices too forcibly.
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2
adv
In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.
And suddenly; where injury of chance / Puts back leave-taking, justles roughly by / All time of pause, rudely beguiles our lips / Of all rejoindure, forcibly prevents / Our lock'd embrasures […].
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3
adv
In a forcible manner, with force, with powerful effect, powerfully, strongly.
It was now cold, winter weather: forcibly recalling to his mind under what circumstances he had first travelled that road, and how many vicissitudes and changes he had since undergone.
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Derived forms
nonforcibly
Etymology
From Middle English forceably, equivalent to forcible + -ly.