powerful

adjective

pow·er·ful ˈpau̇(-ə)r-fəl

Synonyms of powerful next

: having great power, prestige, or influence

a powerful leader

: leading to many or important deductions

a powerful set of postulates

Examples of powerful in a Sentence

The country is becoming more and more powerful. powerful drugs that attack cancer cells The cash bonus provides a powerful incentive to workers. The perfume has a powerful smell. It's a very powerful movie. The dog has a powerful body. She has a powerful voice. The weapons are very powerful. The aardvark uses its powerful claws to dig for food.

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Choose a purifier powerful enough to cycle the air in your space multiple times per hour for best results. —

Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024 Despite having written a diverse range of books over the years, from a mediaeval crime story to a powerful tale about Alzheimer's, Harvey hasn't received much recognition. —

Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024 Even without the Sub, though, kick drums are rich and powerful, while bass synths are round and impactful. —

PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 Next year when January 6 insurrectionists and election saboteurs like Tina Peter are pardoned and election deniers and their silent enablers assume cabinet posts and leadership of powerful congressional committees, try not to be cynical. —

Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for powerful