powerful


Definition: Meaning of, powerful in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpaʊəfʊl;ˈpaʊəf(ə)l /

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  1. important a powerful person, organization, group etc is able to control and influence events and other people's actions [↪  powerless]
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  2. speech/film etc having a strong effect on someone's feelings or opinions
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  3. feeling/effect a powerful feeling or effect is very strong or great
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  4. machine/weapon etc a powerful machine, engine, weapon etc is very effective and can do a lot
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  5. physically strong physically strong
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  6. a lot of force a powerful blow, explosion etc has a lot of force
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  7. medicine a powerful medicine or drug has a very strong effect on your body
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  8. team/army etc a powerful team, army etc is very strong and can easily defeat other teams or armies
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  9. quality very strong, bright, loud etc
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powerful used in phrases

  • all-powerful (adjective)
    1. having complete power or control
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