forcefulness (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *forcefulness*:
NOUN	attribute	forcefulness, force, strength	physical energy or intensity

forcefulness > pronunciation
Sounds	fao'rsfahlnahs
Rhymes	abacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...

English > *forcefulness*: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute
Meaning	Physical energy or intensity.
Example	"a government has not the vitality and forcefulness of a living man"
Synonyms	force, strength
Narrower	brunt	main force of a blow etc
	energy, vigor, vigour, zip	forceful exertion
	momentum, impulse	An impelling force or strength
Broader	intensity, intensiveness	high level or degree
Spanish	fuerza, vigor
Catalan	força, vigor
Adjectives	forceful	characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
Adjectives	forceful	forceful and definite in expression or action

HyperDic: forcefulness