powerful

adjective
UK: /ˈpaʊərfʊl/
US: /ˈpaʊərfl/

  1. Having a lot of strength or force

    1. The engine is very powerful for its size. [ ] [ ]
    2. The powerful storm knocked out power to thousands of homes, leaving many in the dark. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having a great effect on someone or something.

    1. It was a very powerful movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. The CEO's powerful speech inspired the team to achieve their ambitious goals. [ ] [ ]

  3. Having a lot of control or influence over people or events.

    1. She is a very powerful woman. [ ] [ ]
    2. Powerful nations often play a significant role in shaping international policy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mighty influential potent dominant strong

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "powerful" in English means: Having a lot of strength or force, Having a great effect on someone or something., Having a lot of control or influence over people or events..

The phonetic transcription of "powerful" is /ˈpaʊərfʊl/ in British English and /ˈpaʊərfl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "powerful": mighty, influential, potent, dominant, strong.

Example usage of "powerful": "The engine is very powerful for its size.". More examples on the page.