Powerful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpaʊəfl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Powerful is an adjective meaning Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence.
Meaning
Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence.
More Meanings
- Leading to many or important deductions.
- (mining) Large; capacious; said of veins of ore.
- (mathematics, not comparable) Being a powerful number.
- (dialect, Southern US or archaic) very; extremely
Example Sentences
a powerful theorem
a powerful set of postulates
"She was stinkin' hot down here that summer, an' we were powerful dry."
The powerful grace that lies / In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities.
Word Forms
- powreful
- powrefull
Synonyms for powerful
Depending on context, synonyms include mightful, mighty, potent, powersome, strengthful, strong.
Antonyms for powerful
Common opposites include powerless, strengthless, weak.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include puissant, potent, mighty, strong, influential, hefty.
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