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Powerful Directors Man Adjective Bre ˈpaʊəfl ˈpaʊərfl Immensely

Word powerful
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈpaʊəfl / NAmE / ˈpaʊərfl /
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  • an immensely powerful organization
  • one of the most powerful directors in hollywood
  • a rich and powerful man
  • only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release.
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powerful

(adjective)BrE / ˈpaʊəfl / NAmE / ˈpaʊərfl /
  1. being able to control and influence people and events
    • synonym influential
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/influential
    • an immensely powerful organization
    • one of the most powerful directors in Hollywood
    • a rich and powerful man
    • Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release.
  2. having great power or force; very effective
    • powerful weapons
    • a powerful engine
    • a powerful voice
    • a powerful telescope
    • I traded my computer in for a more powerful model.
  3. having a strong effect on your mind or body
    • a powerful image/drug/speech
    • Television may have a powerful influence on children.
    • Fear is a powerful emotion.
    • There is a powerful argument for changing the law.
  4. physically strong
    • synonym muscular
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/muscular
    • a powerful body
    • a powerful athlete

    Extra Examples

    • a politically powerful figure
    • locally powerful landowners
    • He is one of the most powerful directors in Hollywood.
    • He was lithe and powerful as an athlete.
    • He was the most powerful man in the country after the king.
    • It is a country where religious leaders are often more powerful than politicians.
    • This extremist movement has become increasingly powerful in recent years.
    • When she trots she covers ground like a powerful horse rather than a pony.
    • Why are there still so few women in politically powerful positions?
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