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(adjective) having great power or force or potency or effect; "the most powerful government in western Europe"; "his powerful arms"; "a powerful bomb"; "the horse's powerful kick"; "powerful drugs"; "a powerful argument" |
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Antonyms: powerless |
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(adverb) (Southern regional intensive) very; "the baby is mighty cute"; "he's mighty tired"; "it is powerful humid"; "that boy is powerful big now"; "they have a right nice place" |
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Synonyms: mighty, right |
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(satellite adjective) displaying superhuman strength or power; "herculean exertions" |
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Synonyms: herculean |
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(satellite adjective) strong enough to knock down or overwhelm; "a knock-down blow" |
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Synonyms: knock-down |
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(satellite adjective) having the power to influence or convince; "a cogent analysis of the problem"; "potent arguments" |
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Synonyms: cogent, potent |
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(satellite adjective) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms" |
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Synonyms: brawny, hefty, muscular |
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