Võimsalt

Võimsalt is an Estonian adverb meaning “in a powerful or forceful manner.” It is the adverbial form of the adjective võimas, which means powerful or mighty, and is used to indicate the manner in which an action is performed or an attribute is applied.

Formation and nuance: The word is formed from võimas by adding a standard Estonian adverbial suffix to express manner. It conveys a sense of strength, impact, or intensity and can describe both literal force (physical power) and figurative strength (persuasive or energetic expression).

Usage: Võimsalt is common in descriptions of performances, speeches, movements, or actions where intensity matters. It can occur in formal or literary contexts as well as everyday language, and it often implies a positive appraisal of energy or forcefulness, though it can be neutral depending on context.

Examples:

- Ta laulis võimsalt. (He/she sang powerfully.)

- Kõne kõlas võimsalt. (The speech sounded powerful.)

- Auto sõitis võimsalt mööda teed. (The car sped along the road with power.)

See also: võimas (adjective). The word is related to other forms such as võimsam (comparative) and võimsus (power, strength) in broader discussions of power and intensity in Estonian.