powerfully

Thân thiện

The actor delivered his lines powerfully on stage.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a manner having great power, force, or influence: Describes an action done with significant strength, intensity, or effectiveness. 2. In a way that is very strong or potent: Describes something being done to a very great degree or extent.

Usage and Examples

The adverb "powerfully" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to describe the manner or degree of an action or quality.

• The engine roared powerfully as the car accelerated. (Modifies the verb "roared" to describe the manner of the sound.)
• Her argument was powerfully persuasive, changing many minds in the room. (Modifies the adjective "persuasive" to describe the degree.)
• The film's message affected him powerfully. (Modifies the verb "affected" to describe the intensity of the impact.)
• He is a powerfully built athlete. (Modifies the adjective "built" to describe the degree of muscularity.)

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• Emotional or Psychological Impact: Often used to describe the strong effect of ideas, memories, or artistic works.
  • The novel's ending resonated powerfully with readers.
• Physical Force or Capability: Used to describe physical strength, performance, or construction.
  • The new material is powerfully resistant to heat.

Variants and Related Words

• Powerful (adjective): Having great power, strength, or influence.
  • A powerful leader; a powerful engine.
• Power (noun): The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; political or social authority.
  • The power of speech; wind power.

Synonyms

• Forcefully: With strong force or intensity.
• Potently: With great power, effectiveness, or influence.
• Strongly: With great power, intensity, or conviction.
• Vigorously: With physical strength, energy, or determination.

Antonyms

• Weakly: With little strength, force, or conviction.
• Feebly: In a way that lacks strength or effectiveness.
• Gently: In a mild, soft, or careful manner.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a manner having a powerful influence
   • Clytemnestra's ghost crying in the night for vengeance remained most potently in the audience's mind
2. in a powerful manner
   • the federal government replaced the powerfully pro-settler Sir Godfrey Huggins with the even tougher and more determined ex-trade unionist

Từ đồng nghĩa

• potently
• strongly