powerful — Having great strength, force, or influence; capable of producing significant effects or controlling others. Possessing considerable power or authority.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having great strength, force, or influence; capable of producing significant effects or controlling others. Possessing considerable power or authority.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpaʊərfəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking is so powerful that it can cure any broken heart.
- The powerful storm knocked out electricity across the city.
- She delivered a powerful speech that moved everyone to tears.
powerful
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpaʊərfəl/]
Having great strength, force, or influence; capable of producing significant effects or controlling others. Possessing considerable power or authority.
Having great strength, force, or influence; capable of producing significant effects or controlling others. Possessing considerable power or authority.
The tower full of light stands powerful through this hour full of storms!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'power' (strength, ability) combined with the suffix '-ful'. The word originally meant 'full of power' or 'having great strength'.
Breakdown
power (strength, ability) + -ful (full of, having the quality of)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking is so powerful that it can cure any broken heart.”
“The powerful storm knocked out electricity across the city.”
“She delivered a powerful speech that moved everyone to tears.”
“His powerful sneeze was so loud that it scared the neighbor's cat.”
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