Synonyms of powerfully

powerfully

adverb

ˈpau̇(-ə)r-f(ə-)lē 

as in strongly

in a vigorous and forceful manner

began to row powerfully toward the shore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strongly
• vigorously
• forcibly
• fiercely
• firmly
• hard
• forcefully
• vehemently
• energetically
• explosively
• dynamically
• sturdily
• stoutly
• fast
• eagerly
• strenuously
• mightily
• roundly
• sharply
• stiffly
• violently
• muscularly
• with a vengeance
• with might and main
• like gangbusters
• robustly
• actively
• steadily
• intensively
• intently
• surely
• crisply
• aggressively
• briskly
• solidly
• emphatically
• to beat the band
• potently
• smartly
• spiritedly
• lustily
• rigidly
• resolutely
• determinedly
• soundly
• animatedly
• purposefully
• heartily
• roughshod
• steadfastly
• decidedly
• squarely
• vivaciously
• assertively
• gamely
• fixedly
• directly
• manfully
• spunkily
• hammer and tongs
• snappily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gently
• weakly
• softly
• feebly
• delicately
• faintly
• shakily
• lazily
• languidly
• halfheartedly
• listlessly
• ineffectively
• frailly
• ineffectually
• uncertainly
• lamely
• bloodlessly
• impotently
• spiritlessly
• spinelessly
• nervelessly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of powerfully

At the same time, the film tells a true story that powerfully illustrates how indispensable investigative journalism is in uncovering historical crimes. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

The hearing in Barrow County court is expected to begin with victims’ families and survivors, many of whom spoke powerfully at Colt’s sentencing. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Smith Galer writes powerfully about the experiences of Kichwa speakers in the Ecuadorian highlands. — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Zidane wanders into a pocket of unmarked space to meet an inswinging Emmanuel Petit corner and head powerfully in at the near post to give France the lead. — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026