In a way that is forced, unnatural, or done under compulsion rather than willingly.
From forced (past participle of force, from Old French) + -ly (Old English -lice, adverbial suffix). The -ly suffix transforms adjectives into adverbs, making this describe how something is done.
This adverb captures a really specific feeling—when something seems fake or strained. A smile can be 'forcedly cheerful,' showing how we use language to describe the difference between genuine and fake emotions.
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