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Puissant - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

puissant

/ˈpwɪsənt/ /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

Definition:

Having great power, influence, or strength.

Synonyms:

powerful, mighty, potent, formidable

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

weak, powerless

Common Collocations:

puissant ruler, puissant army, puissant force

Derivatives:

puissance, puissantly

Usage Tips:

Use "puissant" to describe someone or something with exceptional power or influence, often in a formal or literary context.

Common Phrases:

puissant leader, puissant nation, puissant warrior

Etymology:

From Old French "puissant," from Latin "potentem," meaning powerful.

Examples:

  • 1. The king was a puissant ruler feared by his enemies.
  • 2. Her puissant voice commanded attention in the crowded hall.
  • 3. The army proved puissant in defending the kingdom’s borders.
  • 4. His puissant intellect made him a formidable opponent in debates.

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