powerful, adj.
freq. cnt. 23
freq. cnt. 23
having great power or force or potency or effect
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 18 freq. cnt.: 18
powerful
sample sentences
"the most powerful government in western Europe""his powerful arms"
"a powerful bomb"
"the horse's powerful kick"
"powerful drugs"
"a powerful argument"
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having great influence
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
potent powerful
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strong enough to knock down or overwhelm
<adj.all> (a) freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
knock-down powerful
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
brawny hefty muscular powerful sinewy
sample sentences
"a hefty athlete""a muscular boxer"
"powerful arms"
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displaying superhuman strength or power
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
herculean powerful
sample sentences
"herculean exertions"
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