powerful

[US]/ˈpaʊəfl/
[UK]/ˈpaʊərfl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having great power or strength; having a strong effect
adv. very; extremely

Phrases & Collocations

powerful force

powerful drug

powerful machine

Example Sentences

It was powerful humid.

a fast and powerful car.

a powerful melodic line.

a once powerful nation

a powerful and secure backing

a rocket with a powerful thrust

a powerful light with reflector

a fast, powerful car.

the world's most powerful nation.

the powerful computers of today.

build up a powerful physique

The headmaster is a powerful man.

locally powerful landowners

the big city was a powerful draw to youngsters.

he was expounding a powerful argument.

her powerful midship section.

Real-world Examples

I grew powerful, far more powerful than little Miss Weasley.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Pictures can be so powerful, just as powerful as words.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 14

Relationships are very powerful in the movie.

Source: Selected Film and Television News

A volcano more powerful, mysterious and dangerous.

Source: CNN Reading Selection

I mean, there's nothing more powerful than those traditions.

Source: Travel around the world

But the lure of amber is very powerful.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

These adverbs are very, very powerful in IELTS speaking.

Source: Tips for IELTS Speaking.

In the meantime technology can serve the powerful, too.

Source: The Economist - International

It's pure hubris to think that you can control something so powerful.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 3

No, seriously, that bit about the nearest exits, really powerful.

Source: Learn English through advertisements.

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