in the PONS Dictionary
powerful [ˈpaʊəfl, Am ˈpaʊɚ-] ADJ
1. powerful (influential, mighty):
- powerful
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2. powerful (having great physical strength):
- powerful
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- powerful arms, legs, muscles
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- powerful arms, legs, muscles
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- powerful athlete, swimmer, oarsman
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- powerful athlete, swimmer, oarsman
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3. powerful (having a great effect):
- powerful wind, storm
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- powerful wind, storm
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- powerful argument, evidence
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- powerful argument, evidence
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- powerful ideas
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- powerful ideas
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- powerful ideas
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- powerful crunch, voice
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- powerful explosion, drug, medicine, incentive
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4. powerful (affecting the emotions):
- powerful drama, literature, music
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- powerful language, painting
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- powerful language, painting
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