forcibly
adverb
Simple meaning
By force, against one's will.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɔɹsəbli
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Definition
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adverb
In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.
“Keep in mind the dangers of imposing our own values and prejudices too forcibly.”
In a forcible manner, with force, with powerful effect, powerfully, strongly.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.
Used this way, forcibly is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Keep in mind the dangers of imposing our own values and prejudices too forcibly.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use forcibly
- “Keep in mind the dangers of imposing our own values and prejudices too forcibly.”adverb
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