Semipowerful

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Somewhat powerful. not-comparable

    "Then, in deference to Nevada’s Harry Reid, the semipowerful Senate majority leader, the caucuses were moved to January, creating a sense of excitement and New Hampshire-like entitlement on the part of the local population."

Example

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"Then, in deference to Nevada’s Harry Reid, the semipowerful Senate majority leader, the caucuses were moved to January, creating a sense of excitement and New Hampshire-like entitlement on the part of the local population."

Etymology

From semi- + powerful.

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