powerful

Definition

Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence.

Etymology

From Middle English pouerful, powarfull. By surface analysis, power + -ful.

Example Sentences

• "The powerful grace that lies / In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities."
• "[T]he ſubſtance of gold is indeed invincible by the povverfulleſt action of natural heat, […]"
• "As soon as Julia returned with a constable, Timothy, who was on the point of exhaustion, prepared to give over to him gratefully. The newcomer turned out to be a powerful youngster, fully trained and eager to help, and he stripped off his tunic at once."

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