powerfully
adverb
pow·er·ful·ly
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-f(ə-)lē 
: in a powerful manner
She expressed her opinions very powerfully.
: to a strong or powerful extent
a powerfully moving film
a powerfully aromatic dish
a powerfully built athlete
He was powerfully influenced by their advice.
Neither words nor the most detailed painting can evoke a moment of vanished time as powerfully and as completely as a good photograph.—
Beaumont Newhall
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began to row powerfully toward the shore
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The water cascades powerfully over and around the rocky, tiered terrain, showcasing an impressive mass of white, churned up water.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024
To further illustrate the dream-making work of the Trust in 25 countries around the world, three young individuals who took part in programs in the USA, the UK, and Barbados spoke powerfully and poignantly about their life-changing experiences.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 3 May 2024
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024
To further illustrate the dream-making work of the Trust in 25 countries around the world, three young individuals who took part in programs in the USA, the UK, and Barbados spoke powerfully and poignantly about their life-changing experiences.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 3 May 2024
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“Powerfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerfully. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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