powerfully
gb/pˈaʊɚfli/ us/pˈaʊɚfli/
B2
Engelsk
~ 9000
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adverb
B2
property
1
with great force or effect
In a very strong way that has a big effect.
Brugsmønster:
to [verb] powerfully
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes say *"He speaks powerful"* instead of *"He speaks powerfully"*. Use *powerful* before a noun (e.g., *a powerful speech*) and *powerfully* to describe how an action is done (e.g., *to speak powerfully*).
Synonymer
strongly (The most common general synonym; slightly broader and more frequent in everyday use.)
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forcefully (Emphasizes energy and firmness, especially in speech or action, sometimes sounding more aggressive.)
Antonymer
weakly (Describes an action done with little strength or effect, the direct opposite of doing something powerfully.)
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feebly (Adds a nuance of physical or emotional weakness, strongly contrasting with the idea of great force.)
Ordforbindelser
argue powerfully
|speak powerfully
|hit powerfully
|react powerfully
|love powerfully
|affect [someone] powerfully
Temaer
communication
|emotions
|physical
|society
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- She spoke powerfully about the need for change.
- The engine pulls the heavy truck powerfully up the hill.
- The film ends powerfully, leaving the audience in silence.
- He argued powerfully for better working conditions.
- The storm hit the coast powerfully and caused serious damage.
Læringseksempler
- He kicked the ball powerfully into the goal.
- The music plays powerfully and fills the room.
- She writes powerfully about her life.
- The speech affected the crowd powerfully.
- The wind blew powerfully all night.
adverb
C1
quantity
2
to a very great degree
Very; extremely, used to show that a quality is very strong.
Brugsmønster:
powerfully [adjective]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may overuse *very* and avoid *powerfully*. Use *powerfully* when the idea of strength or strong effect fits the adjective, especially with feelings, images, or bodies (e.g., *powerfully built*, *powerfully moving*), not with every adjective.
Synonymer
extremely (A very close general equivalent; slightly more common and neutral as a degree adverb.)
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intensely (Focuses more on inner feeling or concentration, while *powerfully* also suggests outward impact.)
Antonymer
slightly (Shows that a quality is present only a little, the opposite of being present to a very great degree.)
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mildly (Suggests a soft or weak degree of a quality, contrasting with the strong emphasis of *powerfully*.)
Ordforbindelser
powerfully built
|powerfully attractive
|powerfully symbolic
|powerfully evocative
|powerfully moving
|powerfully emotional
Temaer
description
|emotions
|art
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- He is powerfully built, with broad shoulders and strong arms.
- The book is powerfully moving, especially the final chapter.
- It is a powerfully symbolic image of hope and loss.
- The painting is powerfully evocative of childhood memories.
- She felt powerfully drawn to the quiet village.
Læringseksempler
- The actor is powerfully famous in his country.
- It was a powerfully sad story.
- She felt powerfully happy when she saw her friend.
- The photo is powerfully beautiful.
- He is powerfully interested in science.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
powerfully
IPA
GB/pˈaʊɚfli/
US/pˈaʊɚfli/
Stavelser og tryk
power - fully (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (power)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: powerfully
- Plural: powerfullies
Ordfamilie
Forms
powerfullies
noun
Related words
empower
verb B1
empowerment
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
powerless
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
powerlessness
noun
Udtryk
argue powerfully
1/ˈɑɹɡju pˈaʊɚfli/
fixed phrase
argue in a strong, effective way
To give reasons for or against something in a very strong and effective way.
Eksempler
- She argues powerfully for equal access to education.
- The report argues powerfully that the law should be changed.
powerfully built
1/pˈaʊɚfli bˈɪlt/
fixed phrase
having a strong, muscular body
Having a body with a lot of muscle and strength.
Eksempler
- The defender was powerfully built and hard to push past.
- He is short but powerfully built, with thick arms and legs.
powerfully moving
1/pˈaʊɚfli mˈuvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
causing very strong emotions
Making you feel very strong emotions, often sadness or deep feeling.
Eksempler
- It was a powerfully moving speech about forgiveness.
- The film is powerfully moving and stays in your mind for days.