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puissanthaving great power or influence; mighty

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having great power or influence; mighty

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

Korean meaning: 강력한, 영향력 있는, 위력적인

Korean pronunciation: **퓨**이썬트

Example Sentences

  • The puissant wizard's sneeze accidentally turned the entire cafeteria into chocolate pudding.
  • Despite her puissant reputation, the dragon was actually terrible at barbecuing - everything came out charcoal.
  • The puissant nation's economic policies reshaped global trade patterns.

puissant

ADJECTIVE

//ˈpjuːɪsənt//

having great power or influence; mighty

puissant concept
💡 Concept

a mighty king raises his jeweled scepter high above his head while seated on an ornate golden throne. His commanding gesture immediately captures everyone's attention as his royal robes flow dramatically around him. The moment he speaks, all the nobles and courtiers in the room bow deeply in unison. Guards straighten their postures and servants halt their movements to listen intently. Every person in the throne room responds instantly to his presence and authority. having great power or influence over others

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpjuːɪsənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpjuːɪsənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootpuis
Suffix--ant

Origin

From Old French 'poissant', which developed from Latin 'potens' meaning 'powerful' or 'able'. This noble term was frequently used in medieval chivalric literature to describe mighty kings and warriors.

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🎵Rhyme

isantisant
isant
isant

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The puissant wizard's sneeze accidentally turned the entire cafeteria into chocolate pudding.

😄 Fun example

Despite her puissant reputation, the dragon was actually terrible at barbecuing - everything came out charcoal.

The puissant nation's economic policies reshaped global trade patterns.

Her puissant intellect made her the most sought-after consultant in Silicon Valley.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

mightypowerfulpotentformidableinfluential

Antonyms

weakpowerlessimpotent

Related

potentialpotentomnipotentauthoritydominance