forte
- n an asset of special worth or utility
cooking is his forte - n (music) loud
- n the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible
- a used chiefly as a direction or description in music
the forte passages in the composition - r used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly
fortemente
- s chiefly a direction or description in music; loud and strong
forthcoming
- s at ease in talking to others
- s of the relatively near future
the forthcoming holidays - s available when required or as promised
federal funds were not forthcoming
forthright
- s characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
forthright criticism
a forthright approach to the problem - r directly and without evasion; not roundabout
spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point