Associations to the word «Powerful»

Wiktionary

POWERFUL, adjective. Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.
POWERFUL, adjective. (mining) Large; capacious; said of veins of ore.

Dictionary definition

POWERFUL, adverb. (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree; "the baby is mighty cute"; "he's mighty tired"; "it is powerful humid"; "that boy is powerful big now"; "they have a right nice place"; "they rejoiced mightily".
POWERFUL, adjective. Having great power or force or potency or effect; "the most powerful government in western Europe"; "his powerful arms"; "a powerful bomb"; "the horse's powerful kick"; "powerful drugs"; "a powerful argument".
POWERFUL, adjective. Strong enough to knock down or overwhelm; "a knock-down blow".
POWERFUL, adjective. Having great influence.
POWERFUL, adjective. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms".
POWERFUL, adjective. Displaying superhuman strength or power; "herculean exertions".

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley