Words To Describe Strength

6 words in this vocabulary list

adjective Burly is an adjective that describes someone who is large, strong, and muscular in a rough or impressive way.

  • The burly man lifted the heavy box with ease.
  • That burly guy at the gym can lift twice his body weight.
  • Check out the burly dude over there, he's huge!
  • The burly oak tree stood tall and strong in the forest.

adjective causing fear, dread, or apprehension; having qualities that discourage approach or attack; difficult to defeat or overcome

  • The team faced a formidable opponent in the championship match.
  • She's a formidable opponent on the tennis court.
  • That new video game boss is seriously formidable.
  • The mountain stood before them, a formidable obstacle in their journey.

adjective Herculean is an adjective that means requiring great strength or effort, often in reference to a task or challenge. It is derived from the mythological figure Hercules, known for his incredible strength and legendary feats.

  • The team faced a Herculean task in completing the project before the deadline.
  • It's going to be a Herculean effort to clean up this mess.
  • That workout was Herculean, I can barely move my arms!
  • Overcoming her fear of public speaking was a Herculean feat for Sarah.

adjective having great power, influence, or effect; strong and effective

  • The medicine is known for its potent effects on reducing inflammation.
  • That chili sauce is really potent, be careful with it.
  • The new energy drink is so potent, it's like a shot of adrenaline.
  • Her words were potent, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

adjective able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

  • The resilient economy was able to bounce back quickly after the recession.
  • She's so resilient, nothing seems to bring her down.
  • Dude, you're seriously one resilient dude, bouncing back from that breakup like a boss.
  • The old tree in the forest stood tall and resilient, weathering many storms over the years.

adjective having the qualities of steel, such as hardness or toughness

  • Her steely determination to succeed was evident in every decision she made.
  • He gave me a steely look that made me nervous.
  • She's got a steely attitude that can intimidate people.
  • His steely resolve never wavered, even in the face of adversity.