Forcible

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Forcible

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

FOR-sib-ul  /ˈfɔːsɪb(ə)l/

Definition

Done by force; involving the use of physical force or compulsion; having the quality of force — powerful and convincing.

Plain meaning

Forcible means done by force — a forcible entry, a forcible removal. It can also mean powerfully convincing — a forcible argument.

Register

Formal to legal in its physical force sense. Slightly literary in its persuasive sense. Standard in legal, police, and formal contexts.