Chiefly with reference to speech: without restraint or caution; boldly; boastfully; with exaggeration or empty words. Cf. to talk big at big, adv. 3.

With reference to speech or writing: so as to be easily understood or to make a strong impression on the mind; intelligibly, coherently…

In an eloquent manner. Also figurative.

= effectually, adv.

Without restraint; freely, boldly. Obsolete.

With reference to language or style: so as to convey meaning with force and brevity; concisely, succinctly; in a condensed and powerful style…

in a forcible manner; earnestly, impressively.

In an emphatic or forceful way; with emphasis.

With strength or vigour; forcibly. Obsolete.

With reference to speech or writing: so as to be easily understood or to make a strong impression on the mind; = sensibly, adv. 2a. Obsolete.

strongly, vigorously.

In a cogent manner; forcibly, convincingly.

In a terse manner or style. In relation to language: Neatly, concisely.