forcible adjective4 •Done by force, forced.The forcible administration of poison is by no means a new thing in criminal annals. — 1887 •Able to be forced. •Having a powerful effect; forceful, telling, strong, convincing, effective.Thou hast frighted the word out of his right sense, so forcible is thy wit. — 1598 •(rare) Having (physical) force, forceful.[…] he drew her to him, laid a forcible detaining arm about her waist, and misapprehended her frantic revolt for an exhibition of maidenly reluctance. — 1911 formsmore forcible · most forcible