powerful
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Britannica Dictionary definition of POWERFUL
[more powerful; most powerful]
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having the ability to control or influence people or things
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rich and powerful people
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a powerful ally
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The country is becoming more and more powerful.
2
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having a strong effect on someone or something
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powerful drugs that attack cancer cells
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The cash bonus provides a powerful incentive to workers.
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powerful emotions/images
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The perfume has a powerful smell.
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It's a very powerful movie.
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He gave a powerful [=moving] speech.
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a powerful [=convincing, compelling] argument
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having or producing a lot of physical strength or force
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powerful magnets
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a powerful machine/motor/force
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The dog has a powerful body.
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She has a powerful voice.
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The weapons are very powerful.
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The aardvark uses its powerful claws to dig for food.
4
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capable of doing many things in a fast and efficient way
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His new computer is more powerful than the one I have.
the powerful
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powerful people
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the weak and the powerful
— powerfully
adverb-
a powerfully built man [=a man with a body that looks very strong]
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a powerfully written speech/book
