potent

Definition

  • adjective: very effective or strong
  • adjective: having or wielding force, authority, or influence
  • usually used of the male
  • synonyms: powerful, efficacious, forcible

Examples

  • Her story serves as a 'potent' reminder of the dangers of drug use.

  • He had 'potent' arguments for going to war.

  • a 'potently' meaningful speech

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) A good death is all he can hope for. But you, you have a child now, I've heard. A son you sired on your wedding night. You're a potent man. A son I've never met born of a wife that I haven't seen since our first night together. You should be with them both. I can arrange that, you realize? (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: No One Season: 6 Episode 8