Powerful

/ˈpaʊərfəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having great power or strength.

The powerful engine allowed the car to accelerate quickly.

Having a strong effect on people or things.

The documentary had a powerful impact on viewers, raising awareness about climate change.

Capable of producing a strong influence or effect.

She is a powerful speaker who can inspire her audience.

Possessing the ability to control or influence; authoritative.

The powerful lobby group shaped the new legislation significantly.

Emotionally moving or stirring.

The powerful performance left the audience in tears.

From Middle English 'pouerful', from Old French 'poer' (to have power) + '-ful'.

powerful message

An important or impactful communication.

powerful ally

A supporter with significant influence or resources.

powerful influence

A strong effect on someone or something.

empower

To give someone the authority or power to do something.

potent

Having great power, influence, or effect.

strength

The quality or state of being physically strong.

Big deal

He's a big deal in the tech world; very powerful!

Killer

That new app is killer; it's really powerful!