done or effected by force

forcible entry into a house.

producing a powerful effect; having force; effective.

convincing, as reasoning

a forcible theory.

characterized by the use of force or violence.

adjective

nonaggressive , weak

adjective

active , armed , assertive , coercive , cogent , compelling , compulsory , drastic , effective , efficient , energetic , forceful , impressive , intense , mighty , militant , persuasive , potent , puissant , strong , telling , valid , vehement , vigorous , violent , weightynotes:forcible indicates the use of brute force , forced means done involuntarily , and forceful suggests a potential for force , dynamic , dynamical , hard-hitting , powerful , aggressive , emphatic , incisive , obligatory , stout , weighty