Powerful

Pronunciation: /paʊərfəl/

Definitions of powerful

adjective describing a person or thing that has great strength or influence

Example Sentences

A1 Superman is a powerful superhero.

A2 The hurricane was so powerful that it destroyed many buildings.

B1 The new vacuum cleaner is powerful enough to clean even the toughest stains.

B2 The CEO's powerful influence over the company's direction was evident in every decision.

C1 The powerful impact of climate change is becoming increasingly undeniable.

C2 The powerful performance of the orchestra left the audience in awe.

Examples of powerful in a Sentence

formal The new engine in the car is incredibly powerful, providing a significant boost in performance.

informal That new smartphone is so powerful, it can handle any app or game you throw at it.

slang Dang, that rapper's flow is straight fire - his lyrics are so powerful!

figurative Her words were like a powerful weapon, cutting through the silence and leaving a lasting impact.

Grammatical Forms of powerful

• past tense: empowered
• plural: powerfuls
• comparative: more powerful
• superlative: most powerful
• present tense: power
• future tense: will power
• perfect tense: have powered
• continuous tense: is powering
• singular: powerful
• positive degree: powerful
• infinitive: to power
• gerund: powering
• participle: powered

Origin and Evolution of powerful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'powerful' originated from the Old French word 'puissant' meaning 'mighty' or 'strong'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'powerful' has retained its meaning of having great strength or influence, but has also evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts beyond physical strength, such as political power or emotional impact.