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Characterized by great power or forceful
“Even the greatest boxing champion would not have withstood the powerful blows of the young star in the making.”
Denotes the effectiveness or dominance of a particular action
“It was a powerful performance from the team, and very reflective of their season thus far.”
Having great impact or influence
“Josh's powerful speech empowered all those in attendance with the emotional fortitude to handle their own failures in life.”
Imbued with passion
“The widespread interest in this aspect of religion has triggered a powerful debate between agnostic historians and liberal theologians.”
Important or significant in nature, and worthy of notice or attention
“It is, however, a more powerful album and possesses a sonic clarity that makes the early Beatles catalog on the Capitol label pale in comparison.”
Large in magnitude or number
“It won't be long before the King's powerful army overwhelms this fortification.”
(of a person) Possessing strength and athleticism
“He was a powerful athlete and the best player on his team.”
The potency of an alcoholic drink
“I don't know what was in that powerful cocktail, but it clearly knocked my socks off the night before.”
Exerting influence in an oppressive manner
“It will not be easy to take down his powerful reign of terror, but the rebels are finally ready to fight for their freedom.”
Severe or intense, especially in a painful or unpleasant way
Determined and assertive in nature
Attracting attention or awe by reason of being unusual or extreme
Full of, or evocative of, expression or emotion
(of something inanimate or abstract) Successful in producing a desired or intended result
Characterized by fullness, strength and depth, especially of sound
Grand and impressive in appearance
Producing strong feelings and emotions
Strongly stimulating or overpowering to the senses
(of one's senses) Sensitive or perceptive to changes
Important, prominent, or held in high esteem
Very strong or proficient in a skill or ability
Based on, or displaying, common sense
Having or imbued with supernatural powers, attributes or qualities
Too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Denotes wealth and prosperousness
Involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness
Very difficult or impossible to forget
Causing or creating excitement
Having special rights, advantages, or immunities
Making strict requirements
Using power or authority without considering the feelings of others
Requiring great effort or exertion
Pleasant and satisfactory, especially to the mind or senses
Showing heroic courage
Frightening, especially in appearance
Being in effective or current operation, action, or force
Appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or unwise
Innovative or advanced in technology or development
Meriting, or tending to provoke, deep reflection
To a great or extreme extent or degree
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