Forcefully and Softly

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Forcefully adverb - In a vigorous and forceful manner.

Usage example: shut the door a little too forcefully and broke the glass

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Softly is an antonym for forcefully.

Nearby Words: force, forceful, forced, forcible, forcibly

Softly adverb - With little weight or force.

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Forcefully is an antonym for softly.

Nearby Words: soft, soften, softness, softie, softy

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