Synonyms for forcefully
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
With either physical or coercive force; in a forceful manner; vigorously; powerfully.
Example sentences
- strongly She spoke out strongly against cruelty to animals.
- vigorously The woodpecker is pecking the tree trunk vigorously.
- vehemently He is vehemently opposed to political correctness.
- mightily He strove mightily to overcome his addiction to heroin.
- savagely Dan savagely beat Linda while their son looked on.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| forcefully | rising | |
| strongly | steady | |
| vigorously | falling | |
| vehemently | rising | |
| powerfully | rising | |
| mightily | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- strong1
- 8 letters
- strongly2, savagely3, mightily3
- 10 letters
- vigorously4, vehemently4, powerfully3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (strongly2 = 2 syllables).