eindringlich
Translation
insistent, urgent, forceful, penetrating
Examples
Er sprach mit eindringlicher Stimme.
He spoke with an insistent voice.
Ich warne dich eindringlich davor.
I urgently warn you against it.
Grammar Patterns
eindringlich + Noun (as adjective) an insistent/urgent ~ eine eindringliche Warnung
Verb + eindringlich (as adverb) insistently/urgently ~ Er bat mich eindringlich um Hilfe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nachdrücklich, inständig; Antonyms: oberflächlich, beiläufig
Etymology
From 'ein-' (into) + 'dringen' (to press, penetrate) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). Literally means 'pressing into'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone's words 'dringen ein' (penetrate into) your mind because they are so forceful and urgent.