powerfully
gb/pˈaʊɚfli/ us/pˈaʊɚfli/
B2
Inglés
~ 9000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B2
property
1
with great force or effect
In a very strong way that has a big effect.
Patrón de uso:
to [verb] powerfully
Error frecuente:
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*).
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocaciones
argue powerfully
|speak powerfully
|hit powerfully
|react powerfully
|love powerfully
|affect [someone] powerfully
Temas
communication
|emotions
|physical
|society
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
powerfully [adjective]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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*.)
Colocaciones
powerfully built
|powerfully attractive
|powerfully symbolic
|powerfully evocative
|powerfully moving
|powerfully emotional
Temas
description
|emotions
|art
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
powerfully
AFI
GB/pˈaʊɚfli/
US/pˈaʊɚfli/
Sílabas y acento
power - fully (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (power)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: powerfully
- Plural: powerfullies
Familia de palabras
Forms
powerfullies
noun
Related words
empower
verb B1
empowerment
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
powerless
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
powerlessness
noun
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- It was a powerfully moving speech about forgiveness.
- The film is powerfully moving and stays in your mind for days.