#1 forte n. [strong suit, long suit, metier, specialty, speciality, strong point, strength] an asset of special worth or utility; "cooking is his forte". wn #2 forte r. [loudly] used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly. wn #3 forte n. [fortissimo] (music) loud. wn #4 forte n. the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible. wn