forcefully

/ˈfɔːsfəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɔːrsfəli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfȯrs-fə-lē/ (ame, mw)

forcefully — adverb

1. in a way that expresses a strong opinion or demand with great energy, making oth

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a way that expresses a strong opinion or demand with great energy, making others pay close attention or take notice

例句

Professor Okonkwo argued forcefully that the school's admission policy needed to change.

forcefully + argued (opinion verb)

The children's rights group spoke out forcefully against the proposed cuts to after-school programs.

同義詞
  • vigorously

    emphasizes energy and enthusiasm more than determination

  • emphatically

    stresses doing or saying something in a way that leaves no doubt

  • strongly

    more general and slightly less intense than forcefully

反義詞

文法句型

used before or after the verb it modifies

用法筆記

Most common with verbs of speaking or arguing (argue, speak, protest, advocate, object, present) to describe a communication style that is both strong and hard to ignore.

常見錯誤

❌He talked forcefully about the issue.
✅He spoke forcefully about the issue.
💡'talk forcefully' sounds unnatural; use 'speak forcefully' or 'argue forcefully.'

2. using a large amount of physical strength, often to move something, open somethi

2.副詞B2
釋義

using a large amount of physical strength, often to move something, open something, or overcome a physical barrier

例句

The security guard pushed the heavy door open forcefully when he heard the alarm inside.

push + forcefully (physical-force verb pair)

Omar yanked the stuck window handle as forcefully as he could before it finally moved.

同義詞
  • vigorously

    implies energetic action that may not use full physical strength

  • powerfully

    emphasizes the amount of physical force available

反義詞
  • gently

    with very little physical force

  • lightly

    with almost no pressure or weight behind the action

文法句型

typically placed after the verb it modifies