powerful

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈpaʊərfʊl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈpaʊɚfəl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(pouər fəl)


powerful
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Sense: Adjective: physically strong
Synonyms:
strong Collocations, robust Collocations, sturdy Collocations, stalwart, forceful, forcible, powerhouse, durable Collocations, tough Collocations, formidable, overpowering, hardy, strapping (informal), beefy (informal), hefty Collocations
Antonyms:
weak Collocations, withering, flimsy Collocations, frail Collocations, feeble Collocations, unfit, decrepit, puny, emaciated, exhausted Collocations, fragile Collocations, lacking Collocations, lightweight, rickety, shaky Collocations, slight Collocations, diluted, watered down
Sense: Adjective: wielding power
Synonyms:
influential Collocations, authoritative, potent, forceful, mighty Collocations, ruling Collocations, great Collocations, commanding, controlling, forcible, important Collocations, preeminent, dominant, almighty Collocations, omnipotent, invincible, indomitable, puissant, supreme, highest, power-wielding, paramount Collocations, predominant, governing, high-handed, weighty, authoritarian, ruthless Collocations, tyrannical, tyrannous, despotic, all-powerful
Antonyms:
powerless, impotent, lowly, submissive, insignificant, unimportant, idle Collocations, defenseless, decimated, spent Collocations, helpless Collocations, low-level, mere Collocations, vulnerable Collocations, on the ropes, under the cosh
Sense: Adjective: intense
Synonyms:
intense Collocations, strong Collocations, in-your-face (slang), stiff Collocations, tough Collocations, hefty Collocations
Sense: Adjective: effective
Synonyms:
effective Collocations, strong Collocations, convincing, compelling Collocations, persuasive, influential Collocations, efficacious, effectual, dynamic Collocations, able Collocations, capable Collocations, impressive Collocations, impactful, punchy, powerhouse
Antonyms:
inefficient, ineffective, incompetent, unable Collocations, unconvincing, unproductive, futile Collocations, vain Collocations, sterile, toothless, unimposing, out on a limb


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