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

Synonyms

• dynamically
• energetically
• explosively
• firmly
• forcefully
• forcibly
• hard
• mightily
• muscularly
• roundly
• stiffly
• stoutly
• strenuously
• strongly
• sturdily
• vigorously

Examples of powerfully in a Sentence

began to row powerfully toward the shore

Recent Examples on the Web

Among the standout releases of the year, Wendel White’s Manifest: Thirteen Colonies powerfully blends historical imagery and contemporary photography, exploring the legacy of colonialism. —Donny Bajohr, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024

Johnson, who is six feet three and powerfully built, is at ease with himself in a way that puts others at ease. —Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024

Talk to me about getting those words to come out so slickly and powerfully. —Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 1 Dec. 2024

This tale has evolved into a celebration of unity, resilience, and new beginnings—values that resonate powerfully with Hindus and Gen Z alike. —Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined above