Powerful vs Tremendous - What's the difference?
powerful | tremendous |
Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.
* (William Shakespeare)
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, chapter=19 (mining) Large; capacious; said of veins of ore.
awe-inspiring; terrific.
Notable for its size, power, or excellence.
Extremely large (in amount, extent, degree, etc.) or great
As adjectives the difference between powerful and tremendous
is that powerful is having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence while tremendous is awe-inspiring; terrific.powerful
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Alternative forms
* powerfull * powreful * powrefullAdjective
(en-adj)- The powerful grace that lies / In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities.
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Synonyms
* * *Antonyms
* *tremendous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Van Beethoven's ninth symphony is a tremendous piece of music.
- There was a tremendous outpouring of support.