Forcefully

/ˈfɔrsfəli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that uses great strength, energy, or emphasis; powerfully or with force.

Etymology

From 'force' (Old French 'force,' from Latin 'fortis' meaning strong), plus the adverb suffix '-fully.' The word chain shows how strength and power traveled from Latin through French into English.

Kelly Says

The word 'forcefully' is itself forceful—it has hard consonants that make you almost spit out the word, which is a cool example of sound matching meaning!

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