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

  • (..) They were trained killers. I saved your life. In return, I need to know what you did with Bruce Wayne's fingerprints. Wayne wasn't kidding about a powerful friend. I sold his prints to Daggett... for something that doesn't even exist. - I doubt many people get the better of you. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises
  • (..) Thank you. - You don't seem happy to see me. - You were supposed to be a shut-in. I felt like some fresh air. Why didn't you call the police? I have a powerful friend who deals with things like this. That's a brazen costume for a... cat burglar. Yeah? Who are you pretending to be? (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises