powerfully
gb/pˈaʊɚfli/ us/pˈaʊɚfli/
B2
English
~ 9000
erősen, erőteljesen, nagy erővel, nagyon, igencsak, rendkívül
B2
1
Usage pattern:
to [verb] powerfully
She spoke powerfully about the need for change.
Erőteljesen beszélt arról, hogy változásra van szükség.
The engine pulls the heavy truck powerfully up the hill.
A motor nagy erővel húzza fel a nehéz teherautót a dombra.
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.
Learner examples
He kicked the ball powerfully into the goal.
Nagy erővel rúgta a labdát a kapuba.
The music plays powerfully and fills the room.
A zene erőteljesen szól, és betölti a szobát.
She writes powerfully about her life.
The speech affected the crowd powerfully.
The wind blew powerfully all night.
Common mistake:
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*).
Meaning
with great force or effect
Collocations
argue powerfully
|speak powerfully
|hit powerfully
|react powerfully
|love powerfully
|affect [someone] powerfully
Synonyms
strongly (The most common general synonym; slightly broader and more frequent in everyday use.)
|
forcefully (Emphasizes energy and firmness, especially in speech or action, sometimes sounding more aggressive.)
Antonyms
weakly (Describes an action done with little strength or effect, the direct opposite of doing something powerfully.)
|
feebly (Adds a nuance of physical or emotional weakness, strongly contrasting with the idea of great force.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|physical
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a very strong way that has a big effect.
In a way that shows or uses a lot of strength, influence, or intensity, so that something has a strong effect.
C1
2
Usage pattern:
powerfully [adjective]
He is powerfully built, with broad shoulders and strong arms.
Erőteljes testalkatú, széles vállakkal és erős karokkal.
The book is powerfully moving, especially the final chapter.
A könyv rendkívül megrendítő, különösen az utolsó fejezet.
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.
Learner examples
The actor is powerfully famous in his country.
A színész nagyon híres a hazájában.
It was a powerfully sad story.
Nagyon szomorú történet volt.
She felt powerfully happy when she saw her friend.
The photo is powerfully beautiful.
He is powerfully interested in science.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
to a very great degree
Collocations
powerfully built
|powerfully attractive
|powerfully symbolic
|powerfully evocative
|powerfully moving
|powerfully emotional
Synonyms
extremely (A very close general equivalent; slightly more common and neutral as a degree adverb.)
|
intensely (Focuses more on inner feeling or concentration, while *powerfully* also suggests outward impact.)
Antonyms
slightly (Shows that a quality is present only a little, the opposite of being present to a very great degree.)
|
mildly (Suggests a soft or weak degree of a quality, contrasting with the strong emphasis of *powerfully*.)
Themes
description
|emotions
|art
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very; extremely, used to show that a quality is very strong.
To a very great degree, especially when emphasizing how strong, emotional, or impressive a quality is.
Grammar
Dictionary form
powerfully
IPA
GB/pˈaʊɚfli/
US/pˈaʊɚfli/
Syllables & stress
power - fully (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (power)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: powerfully
- Plural: powerfullies
Word family
Forms
powerfullies
noun
Related words
empower
verb B1
empowerment
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
powerless
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
powerlessness
noun
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- It was a powerfully moving speech about forgiveness.
- The film is powerfully moving and stays in your mind for days.