What is another word for forte?

Common synonyms for forte include longsuit, strongpoint, loud, loudly, strongsuit.

What is the opposite of forte?

Antonyms of forte include weakness, frailty, shortcoming, limitation, disadvantage.

Synonyms for

Forte

Verb / ˈfɔ:rteɪ / / fɔ:rt / Another word for forte — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

noun: a person's strong point; something at which someone excels

Synonyms & similar words

longsuit strongpoint loud loudly strongsuit piano specialty metier fortissimo strength speciality weakpoint strength talent skill gift aptitude ability expertise specialty advantage asset virtue merit excellence proficiency mastery prowess competence capacities capabilities

Synonyms by register

Formal

strength aptitude talent specialty

Informal

thing specialty best suit thing you're good at

Literary

metier strong point forte

Antonyms

weakness frailty shortcoming limitation disadvantage inability defect

Common collocations

own forte
not my forte
true forte
great forte
his forte
her forte
main forte

Word family

noun forte

adjective strong

adverb strongly

Usage note

Often pronounced 'fort' in English, especially when referring to a strength. The original Italian pronunciation 'for-TAY' is also used, particularly in musical contexts. Be mindful of the pronunciation context.