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

  • (..) Bree. ...at the inn of the Prancing Pony. -And the Ring will be safe there? -I don't know,Frodo. I don't have any answers. I must see the head of my order. He is both wise and powerful. Trust me,Frodo. He'll know what to do. You'll have to leave the name of Baggins behind you. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring