Word
powerfully
Phoneticspow·er·ful·ly
US/ˈpaʊɝfɫi/
UK/pˈaʊəfəli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that shows great strength, force, or influence. You use it to describe something that has a very strong effect on your body or mind.
adv. in a manner characterized by great physical strength, intensity, or persuasive influence.
Examples
“She spoke powerfully about the need for change.”
“The engine roared powerfully as the car accelerated up the steep mountain road.”
“The novel's final chapter argues powerfully against social injustice, leaving a lasting impression on the reader long after the book is closed.”
Examples
simple
“She spoke powerfully about the need for change.”
contextual
“The engine roared powerfully as the car accelerated up the steep mountain road.”
complex
“The novel's final chapter argues powerfully against social injustice, leaving a lasting impression on the reader long after the book is closed.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or the direct object.
Real-World Examples
“In my tests, it extracted moisture powerfully, bringing relative humidity down by more than 10% in a couple of hours.” “Willock had the first real chance, snatching the ball from Romain Esse deep in the right-back zone and shooting powerfully but too close to Filip Marschall.” “Instead, split-second timing and confident playing make the moment communicate so powerfully that this is more than a story.” Etymology
From powerful + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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