English edit

Etymology edit

From Middle English forceably, equivalent to forcible +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔːsəbli/
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Adverb edit

forcibly

  1. In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.
    • c. 1602, William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Troylus and Cressida”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies [] (First Folio), London: [] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act IV, scene iv]:
      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 []
  2. In a forcible manner, with force, with powerful effect, powerfully, strongly.

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