Definition of Puissant

having a large amount of authority or power

Examples of Puissant in a sentence

The puissant school superintendent has the authority to close schools in the event of inclement weather.  🔊

The movie star believed a puissant person like herself should never have to wait in line.  🔊

As a mediator, the puissant prime minister was able to get both of the leaders to agree to a peace accord.  🔊

Because the dictator was puissant, he could do anything he wanted without seeking permission.  🔊

Although the country is quite small, it is very puissant in the international community because of its huge oil resources.  🔊

The poor woman was determined to marry a puissant man with a great deal of influence in society.  🔊

Since some of the smallest men in history have changed the world, it is obvious size does not determine a person’s puissant.  🔊

The puissant knight quickly defeated all of his challengers on the field.  🔊

Without the permission of a puissant judge, the man’s conviction cannot be overturned.  🔊

After being defeated in the war, the puissant nation lost much of its land and its status as a dominant power.  🔊

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