powerful

🇺🇸 /ˈpaʊərfl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpaʊəfl/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
adjective
B1

able to control or influence people and events

The country has a powerful leader who makes important decisions.

B2

having great strength or being very effective

This is a powerful computer that can do many tasks quickly.

B2

having a strong effect on thoughts, feelings, or the body

Love is a powerful feeling that can change people.

B2

physically strong

The powerful athlete lifted the heavy weight easily.

translation

adj. able to control or influence people and events; having great strength or being very effective; having a strong effect on thoughts, feelings, or the body; physically strong