B2adverblanguagemedia
US/ˈpaʊ.ər.fəl.i/
UK/ˈpaʊ.ə.fəl.i/
in a strong way that has a big effect on people or things
In context
The speaker argued powerfully for stronger protection of the forests.
The film powerfully shows how war changes ordinary families.
The engine roared powerfully as the car pulled away.
Words that go with powerfully
verb + adverb
- argue powerfullyShe argued powerfully in favor of the new law.
- speak powerfullyHe speaks powerfully about justice.
adverb + adjective
- powerfully builtThe boxer was a powerfully built man.
- powerfully writtenIt is a powerfully written story about loss.
adverb + verb
- powerfully affectMusic can powerfully affect how we feel.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She spoke powerful.Correct: She spoke powerfully.