
Potent
Emotional Impact
Use 'potent' to express a strong emotional influence or presence.
Her words had a potent emotional impact on the audience.
Not Always Positive
Remember that 'potent' can refer to negative power as well.
The dictator's potent rule was feared by all.
Figurative Use
'Potent' can be used figuratively to describe compelling ideas or arguments.
He made a potent case for changing the school policy.