forte meaning and definition

FORTE noun

Definition of forte (noun)

1. an asset of special worth or utility
   • "cooking is his forte"
   • synonyms: long suit, metier, speciality, specialty, strength, strong point, strong suit
   • antonym: weak point
2. (music) loud
   • synonyms: fortissimo
3. the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible

FORTE adjective

Definition of forte (adjective)

1. used chiefly as a direction or description in music
   • "the forte passages in the composition"
   • synonyms: loud
   • antonym: piano

FORTE adverb

Definition of forte (adverb)

1. used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly
   • synonyms: loudly
   • antonym: piano