most powerful
English meaning: Most powerful
Definition
Superlative form of 'powerful', made with 'most' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
“It is the most powerful computer in the lab.”
Another example: “For a time she was the most powerful politician in the country.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral register, used to identify the strongest or most influential of several. Usually preceded by 'the'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
Formed analytically from 'most' plus 'powerful' rather than by adding '-est'.
Synonyms
- strongest
- mightiest
- most potent
- most formidable
Antonyms / Opposites
- weakest
- least powerful
- feeblest
Related Words
Common Collocations
- the most powerful
- the most powerful person
- world's most powerful
- most powerful weapon
Word Forms
powerful (adj); more powerful (comp); most powerful (superl); power (n); powerfully (adv)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
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- Indo-European
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