powerful

Definition

  • adjective: having the ability to control or influence people or things
  • adjective: having great 'power', prestige, or influence
  • synonyms: efficacious, potent, forcible

Examples

  • a 'powerfully' built man [=a man with a body that looks very strong]

  • The cash bonus provides a 'powerful' incentive to workers.

  • His new computer is more 'powerful' than the one I have.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Three. Not possible. That many dreams within dreams is too unstable. It is possible. You just have to add a sedative. A powerful sedative. - How many team members? - Five. SAITO: Six. The only way to know you have done the job is if I go in with you. (..)
    2010 Inception
  • (..) ...there weren't a whole lot of legitimate ways for me to use that skill. What are you doing here, Dom? I think I found a way home. It's a job for some very, very powerful people. People who I believe can fix my charges permanently. But I need your help. You're here to corrupt (..)
    2010 Inception