forcibly
UK: ˈfɔːsəbli | US: ˈfɔːrsəbli
adv. in a way that involves physical force or coercion
adv. in a manner that is difficult to ignore or resist
The word forcibly emerged in Late Middle English by combining force (rooted in Latin fortis) with the adverbial suffix -ibly. It originally described actions performed with strength or power, later expanding to include metaphorical intensity (e.g., "forcibly argued"). The suffix -ibly aligns with Latin-derived adverbs like visibly or terribly, emphasizing the manner of action.
The door was forcibly opened by the police during the raid.
She argued her point so forcibly that no one could disagree.
Protesters were forcibly removed from the building.
His words stuck forcibly in my mind for days.
The law was forcibly imposed despite public opposition.