forcible Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective satellite impelled by physical force especially against resistance
strong-arm; physical.
- forcible entry
- a real cop would get physical
- strong-arm tactics

Cf. OF. forcible forcible, forceable that may be forced.

Possessing force; characterized by force, efficiency, or energy; powerful; efficacious; impressive; influential.
How forcible are right words! Job. vi. 2.

Sweet smells are most forcible in dry substances, when broken. Bacon.

But I have reasons strong and forcible. Shak.

That punishment which hath been sometimes forcible to bridle sin. Hooker.

He is at once elegant and sublime, forcible and ornamented. Lowth (Transl. )
Violent; impetuous.
Like mingled streams, more forcible when joined. Prior.
Using force against opposition or resistance; obtained by compulsion; effected by force; as, forcible entry or abduction.
In embraces of King James . . . forcible and unjust. Swift.
Syn. -- Violent; powerful; strong; energetic; mighty; potent; weighty; impressive; cogent; influential.