POWERFULLY Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

powerfully

adverb

ˈpau̇(-ə)r-f(ə-)lē

Definition of powerfully

as in strongly

in a vigorous and forceful manner began to row powerfully toward the shore

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Recent Examples of powerfully On the national stage, foundations like Marguerite Casey, MacArthur, and Robert Wood Johnson have increased giving levels significantly and their leaders have spoken out powerfully to defend the sector. — Phil Buchanan, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 It is used to describe someone who looks extremely confident, impeccably styled, fierce, or authentically and powerfully feminine. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 This year’s Holy Days will be a time of powerfully contrasting emotions, said Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism — an umbrella group for more than 800 Reform synagogues in North America. — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Since the device can powerfully blow air out, it can be also used for starting a fire and even for something completely unrelated to the outdoors, such as cleaning a computer keyboard. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powerfully

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The final agreement did not include changes to that practice and was ultimately not voted on by the Legislature after the last-minute deal was strongly criticized, particularly by assembly members.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Netflix strongly encourages employees to take a portion of their pay in the form of equity, but with shares down more than 45 percent from a year ago employees who have done so are feeling the pain.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of strongly

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There was also significant vandalism to the school's library, with books, furniture, and electronic equipment destroyed and a door forcibly opened.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The Houthis had also been forcibly recruiting large numbers of children and Ethiopian migrants, using them as human shields, spies and for dangerous mine-planting.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of forcibly

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Dropped by his followers and shunned by his circle, Jim has only Lucien on his side, a skinny and fiercely loyal admirer.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
In Flanagan‘s take, Margaret is fiercely committed to shielding Carrie from the world’s dangers and from her classmates’ cruelty, even becoming a parental advocate in their community and on social media.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of fiercely

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The index has lost almost 40% since its June high and is firmly entrenched in bear market.

— Justina Lee,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
The reality is the situation in Nashville couldn't possibly be any worse, with the franchise firmly sitting at rock bottom.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of firmly

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And even DeVonta Smith, who made his return from injury Sunday, landed hard in the fourth quarter and appeared to be shaken up.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
The Capricorn Moon squares the Sun in your sign, making private responsibilities or family dynamics harder to tune out.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of hard

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Prosecutors said that the incidents were captured on camera — and that the parents could be seen laughing at times as their children were forcefully disciplined.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Soenen also wondered whether saying no differently or more forcefully could have prevented the assault.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

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