powerfully

adverb

ˈpau̇(-ə)r-f(ə-)lē How to pronounce powerfully (audio)
Definition of powerfullynext
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner began to row powerfully toward the shore

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Recent Examples of powerfully Karen, the Law&Crime podcast and an Audible Original, set the standard for telling this story and is exactly the kind of IP that translates powerfully to television. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 Indeed, the freedom to interpret and express fashion individually with a more stylized approach to dressing also emerged powerfully. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for powerfully
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerfully
  1. strongly
  2. vigorously
  3. forcibly
  4. fiercely
  5. firmly
  6. hard
  7. forcefully
Adverb
  • In Beacon Falls, Danbury and Cromwell, developers have strongly signalled their intentions to build but haven’t filed official zoning applications.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Brand, who strongly denied wrongdoing, will be sentenced next week.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • Just a few feet away, Black vigorously nodded his head and pointed his fingers in the air in time with the music.
    — Gina Vivinetto, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, vigorously whisk 4 large egg yolks and ½ cup (100 g) sugar in a small heatproof bowl until smooth and lemon yellow, about 1 minute.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • Palestinian citizens of Israel, descendants of those who remained as the state of Israel was established in 1948 (when a majority of the prewar population was forcibly expelled or fled during the war) now make up about 20% of the population.
    — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Guitarricadelafuente — who co-stars in the film alongside Milo Quifes and Carlos González — plays Sebastián, a young musician (trumpeter) forcibly recruited by Franco’s forces after surviving an attack during the Spanish Civil War.
    — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of forcibly
Adverb
  • The easy chemistry translates into the competition itself, where Levine notes that the four coaches are all fiercely competitive, but without the kind of animosity that can sometimes come with fighting over artists.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Greg’s colleagues from over the years describe him as fiercely competitive, not just with work projects but also with hobbies like running and weight lifting.
    — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of fiercely
Adverb
  • It got scuttled by courts in Missouri and then firmly defeated by its voters Tuesday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Brand firmly denied all the charges, based on allegations made by six women.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of firmly
Adverb
  • Allowing political control over grantmaking to become more deeply entrenched would make recovery considerably harder.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Just by chance, a guy who does what he is coached to do, continues to work really, really hard and do the right things, the ball somehow finds him.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of hard
Adverb
  • Aston forcefully launched itself into the 21st century with the V12 Vanquish, which debuted in the fall of 2001 as the spitting image of a 1998 concept car.
    — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Wearing an open white shirt and blazer, Brand was called forward to the dock, said his name and forcefully denied all charges put to him by his barrister Ian Winter.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of forcefully

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“Powerfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerfully. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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