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FORTE

(adj., noun, adverb)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Forte.

How to pronounce forte:

Def 1 UK
Def 2 UK

Forte - as an adjective

(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) indicating that said piece or segment should be played loudly

Example: "The forte passages in the composition"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loud5
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
piano7

Forte - as a noun

An asset of special worth or utility

Example: "Cooking is his forte"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
long suitmetier8speciality17specialty16strength12strong pointstrong suit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
asset5plus6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A musical composition or musical passage to be performed loudly

The stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible

Forte - as an adverb

Used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loudly10
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
piano7

Example Sentences

"Music is my forte."
"She excelled in math, but English was not her forte."
"His ability to communicate was his forte."
"Drawing portraits is his forte."
"Her forte lies in public speaking."
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Word Game Points

Is FORTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forte is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is FORTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forte is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is FORTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forte is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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