powerful

[pou-er-fuhl] / ˈpaʊ ər fəl /

ADJECTIVE

strong, effective

Synonyms

STRONGEST

all-powerful authoritative capable compelling dominant dynamic energetic forceful impressive influential mighty persuasive potent robust vigorous

WEAK

able almighty authoritarian big-wheel cogent commanding competent controlling convincing effectual efficacious forcible in control in the saddle omnipotent overruling paramount preeminent prevailing puissant ruling sovereign stalwart strapping strengthy sturdy supreme telling upper hand weighty wicked wieldy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idle impotent inactive incapable ineffective ineffectual insignificant lethargic unimportant weak

WEAK

unable

Example Sentences

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The most powerful treatment is not found in a prescription bottle or an operating room.

From Science Daily

The US remains the world's most powerful military.

From BBC

The Neo also has a less powerful CPU and GPU than the Air and Pro.

From Barron's

The birds wheeled above me, screeching, their powerful wings flapping.

From Literature

My biggest question is whether an iPhone chip is powerful enough for desktop work.

From The Wall Street Journal