Definition of FORCIBLE

forcible

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • impelled by physical force especially against resistance
    • "forcible entry"

Adj

  • Done by force, forced.
  • Having (physical) force, forceful.
  • Having a powerful effect; forceful, telling, strong, convincing, effective.
  • Able to be forced.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English forcible, forsable, from Old French forcible, from forcier (“to conquer by force”), equivalent to force + -ible.

Synonyms

physical, strong-arm

Scrabble Score: 15

forcible is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
forcible is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
forcible is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

forcible is a valid Words With Friends word