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powerful

pow·er·ful [ pówrf'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. influential: able to exert a lot of influence and control over people and events
a powerful nation

2. strong: having or exerting great physical or mental strength

3. effective: possessing the strength or qualities to produce a fast and effective result
a powerful antibiotic

4. persuasive: able to produce a strong effect on people's ideas or emotions
a powerful movie



adverb 
Definition:
 
Southern U.S. 
Same as  extremely

He was powerful thirsty.


pow·er·ful·ly adverb
pow·er·ful·ness noun
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