powerful

/ˈpaʊərfəl/
adjective
  1. Having great strength, force, or influence.
    • She gave a powerful speech that moved the audience to tears.
    • A powerful storm knocked down trees and power lines across the city.
    • The powerful engine could pull a heavy trailer up the hill.
  2. Having a strong effect on the mind or senses; very effective.
    • This medicine is very powerful, so you should only take one pill.
    • The movie had a powerful message about kindness and courage.
    • The smell of fresh bread was so powerful that it made everyone hungry.
adverb
  1. In a way that shows great strength, force, or influence.
    • The waves crashed powerfully against the rocky shore.
    • She powerfully influenced the committee's final decision.
    • The speaker argued powerfully for change in the community.