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 Westfold, burning as they go. Rick, cot and tree. Where is Mama? This is but a taste of the terror that Saruman will unleash. All the more potent for he is driven now by fear of Sauron. Ride out and meet him head on. Draw him away from your women and children. You must fight. (..)
    2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
  • (..) 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. (..)
    2009 Avatar
  • (..) Wow! This shit is top of the line. It's called G-. It's genetically engineered by the U.S. government. It's extremely potent, but a completely mellow high. No paranoia. Is that what we smoked last night? This is all I ever smoke. - How much? (..)
    1999 American Beauty