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Definition powerful in British English

powerful adjective

adjective
/ˈpaʊə(r)f(ə)l/
1

able to influence or control what people do or think

Example

The powerful farming lobby is pressurizing the government to change the law.

Example

Recent events are a powerful argument for gun control.

Example

a powerful man

Synonyms and related words
powerful influential formidable
Example

You need powerful muscles for this.

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strong powerful athletic
2.1

with a lot of physical force

Example

a powerful nuclear weapon

Example

a powerful punch

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strong heavy mightily
2.2

strong and working well

Example

They have installed a more powerful engine in the new model.

Example

a powerful fighting force

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useful efficient effective
2.3

a powerful drug or chemical has a strong effect

Example

Reports show that nicotine is more powerful than cocaine.

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antenatal antibacterial aseptic
2.4

very loud or bright, or with a strong smell

Example

a powerful rotten-egg smell

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heavy high laden
Definition powerful in British English