powerful (Adjective) — Having great power, force, potency or effect. ex. "the most powerful government in western Europe" ex. "his powerful arms" ex. "a powerful bomb" ex. "the horse's powerful kick" ex. "powerful drugs" ex. "a powerful argument"
powerful (Adjective) — Strong enough to knock down or overwhelm. ex. "a powerful blow"
powerful (Adjective) — Having great influence.
powerful (Adjective) — (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful. ex. "powerful arms"
powerful (Adjective) — Displaying superhuman strength or power. ex. "powerful exertions"
powerful (Adverb) — (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree. ex. "it is powerful humid" ex. "that boy is powerful big now"