Describing Influence and Strength: English Vocabulary List

(of an opinion or belief) held in a way that is firm and determined

"Her belief is strong."

"She holds a strong conviction that everyone deserves equal opportunities, regardless of their background."

having exceptional strength, influence, or capabilities

"This is a high-powered engine."

"The high-powered engine of the sports car allowed it to accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in seconds."

able to have much impact on someone or something

"She is an influential leader."

"She is one of the most influential fashion designers in the world and her collections are always highly anticipated by critics."

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

"He has a dominant personality."

"The dominant company in the industry controls almost seventy percent of the market and sets the prices for everyone else."

exercising authority, influence, or control in a way that significantly affects outcomes or decisions

"The leader is powerful."

"The influential politician wielded powerful sway over the legislative process, shaping new laws."

to make something more powerful

"Exercise helps strengthen your muscles."

"Regular exercise can strengthen your muscles and improve your overall physical health over time."

(of people or opinions) strong and demanding in manner or expression

"His speech was forceful."

"His forceful personality made him a natural leader but sometimes people found him to be too aggressive and intimidating."

having great power, effectiveness, or influence to produce a desired result

"The medicine is potent."

"The potent medicine relieved his pain almost immediately but it also caused some unpleasant side effects that bothered him throughout the day."

not achieving the desired outcome or intended result

"This method is ineffective."

"The new advertising campaign was completely ineffective and the company saw no increase in sales during the entire quarter."