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pu·is·sant
puissant
pronunciation:
pyu
ih
s
nt
[or]
pyu
I
s
nt
[or]
pwi
s
nt
part of speech:
adjective
definition:
having great strength or power; mighty.
The thick stone fortress walls could not withstand the puissant cannon fire.
antonyms:
impotent
,
weak
similar words:
herculean
,
omnipotent
,
potent
,
powerful
,
strong
related words:
active
,
almighty
,
drastic
,
forceful
,
stout
derivation:
puissantly (adv.)
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