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Definition of: powerful
(pou′ər·fəl) adjective
1. Possessing great force; very efficient; strong.
2. Having great intensity or energy.
3. Exercising great authority, or manifesting high qualities; mighty.
4. Having great effect on the mind; convincing.
—adverb Colloq. Very; exceedingly.
—pow′er·ful·ly adverb Synonyms (adj.): able, cogent, commanding, controlling, effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, forceful, influential, mighty, potent, puissant, robust, strong, sturdy, vigorous.
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