eindringlich
Translation
insistent, urgent, forceful, compelling
Examples
Er sprach mit eindringlicher Stimme.
He spoke with a compelling voice.
Ich warne dich eindringlich davor.
I'm urgently warning you about that.
Grammar Patterns
eindringlich + Noun (as adjective) a compelling/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
Composed of 'ein-' (into) + 'dringen' (to penetrate, urge) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). It literally conveys the idea of 'pressing into' something.
Memory Tips
Think of a warning that 'penetrates into' ('dringt ein') your consciousness, making it impossible to ignore.