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Webster 1913 Edition

Forceful

Force′ful

,

Adj.

Full of or processing force; exerting force; mighty.

–

Force′ful-ly

,

adv.

Against the steed he threw
His

forceful

spear.

Dryden.

Webster 1828 Edition

Forceful

FORCEFUL

,

Adj.

1.

Impelled by violence; driven with force; acting with power.

Against the steed he threw his forceful spear.

2.

Violent; impetuous.