Forte — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adverb or adjective /ˈfȯr-ˌtā/

Meaning & Definition of Forte

Forte (noun)

  1. one's strong point
  2. the part of a sword or foil blade that is between the middle and the hilt and that is the strongest part of the blade
  3. a musical tone or passage played loudly

Forte (adverb or adjective)

  1. loud —used as a direction in music

Forte (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something for which a person shows a special talent

    "doing funny impressions of people has always been my forte"

    similar: long suit, métier, speciality, specialty, strong suit, thing
    related: area, arena, bailiwick, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, fief, fiefdom, field, line, precinct, province, realm, sphere, terrain, element, aptitude, aptness, bent, faculty, flair, genius, gift, knack, talent, pursuit, racket, vocation, inclination, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Forte

The most common words with a similar meaning to Forte:

long suit, métier, speciality, specialty, strong suit, thing

Related Words for Forte

area, arena, bailiwick, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, fief, fiefdom, field, line, precinct, province, realm, sphere, terrain, element, aptitude, aptness, bent, faculty, flair, genius, gift, knack, talent, pursuit, racket

Origin & Etymology of Forte

French fort, from fort, adjective, strong

First known use: circa 1648

Words & Phrases Containing Forte

forte-piano, mezzo forte, peine forte et dure

Frequently Asked Questions about Forte

What does "Forte" mean?

"Forte" means one's strong point. As an a noun and an adverb or adjective, it is defined as: one's strong point.

What is another word for "Forte"?

Other words for "Forte" include long suit, métier, speciality, specialty, strong suit and thing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Forte" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Forte"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Forte". Common alternatives include long suit, métier, speciality, specialty, strong suit and thing.

How do you use "Forte" in a sentence?

Examples of "Forte" in a sentence: "doing funny impressions of people has always been my forte".

Is "Forte" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Forte" can be used as a noun and an adverb or adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Forte"?

"Forte" is pronounced /ˈfȯr-ˌtā/.

What is the origin of the word "Forte"?

"Forte" comes from French fort, from fort, adjective, strong. First known use: circa 1648.

What is another word for "Forte" meaning "something for which a person shows a special talent"?

When "Forte" (noun) means something for which a person shows a special talent, synonyms include long suit, métier, speciality, specialty, strong suit and thing.