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

  • (..) The Avatar Program is a bad joke. Bunch of limp-dick science majors. However, it does present an opportunity both timely and unique. A recon gyrene in an avatar body. That's a potent mix. Give me the goose bumps. Such a Marine could provide the intel I need, right on the ground. (..)
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