powerful
Translation
powerful, strong, influential
Examples
She is a powerful speaker.
She is a powerful speaker.
This car has a powerful engine.
This car has a powerful engine.
Grammar Patterns
((a powerful)) ((noun)) having great power or strength He is a powerful leader.
((sb./sth.)) ((is powerful)) to be strong or influential Their army is very powerful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strong, mighty, influential; Antonyms: weak, powerless
Etymology
From 'power' + the suffix '-ful', meaning 'full of'. So, literally 'full of power'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something that is 'full' of 'power'.