forceably
forceably is the obsolete form of forcibly.
forceably is the alternative spelling of forcibly.
Meaning of forcibly
Adverb
forcibly
- In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.
- And suddenly; where injury of chance / Puts back leave-taking, justles roughly by / All time of pause, rudely beguiles our lips / Of all rejoindure, forcibly prevents / Our lock'd embrasures […]c. 1602 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Troylus and Cressida”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and...
- In a forcible manner, with force, with powerful effect, powerfully, strongly.
- It was now cold, winter weather: forcibly recalling to his mind under what circumstances he had first travelled that road, and how many vicissitudes and changes he had since undergone.1838 March – 1839 October, Charles Dickens, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, London: Chapman and Hall, […], published 1839, →OCLC
Forms of forceably
| comparative | more forceably |
|---|---|
| superlative | most forceably |
Origin of forceably
From Middle English forceably, equivalent to forceable + -ly.
Questions about forceably
- What is forceably the obsolete form of?
- Forceably is the obsolete form of forcibly.
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