powerful
adjectives
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"
is derived from
antonym
is similar to
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
"struck a mighty blow"; "the mighty logger Paul Bunyan"; "the pen is mightier than the sword"- Bulwer-Lytton
is similar to
having or suggesting great physical power or force
"the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony"
is similar to
having or wielding force or authority
"providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons"
see also
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
"an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law"
see also
having a strong physiological or chemical effect
"a potent toxin"; "potent liquor"; "a potent cup of tea", "a stiff drink"
see also
having strength or power greater than average or expected
"a strong radio signal"; "strong medicine"; "a strong man"
is an attribute of
possession of controlling influence
"the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade"
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
"a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms"
displaying superhuman strength or power
"herculean exertions"
is derived from
About Us
Become an Affiliate
Technology Licensing
Contributors
Contact Us
Copyright ©1998-2025 Thinkmap, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use
Already a Subscriber?
