Definitions for forte

Definitions for (noun) forte

Main entry: forte

Definition: the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible


Main entry: forte, fortissimo

Definition: (music) loud


Main entry: long suit, metier, strength, strong point, strong suit, forte, speciality, specialty

Definition: an asset of special worth or utility

Usage: cooking is his forte


Definitions for (adj) forte

Main entry: forte, loud

Definition: used chiefly as a direction or description in music

Usage: the forte passages in the composition


Definitions for (adv) forte

Main entry: forte, loudly

Definition: used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly


Visual thesaurus for forte