more powerful

ADJECTIVE

strong, effective

Synonyms

STRONGEST

all-powerful authoritative capable compelling dominant dynamic energetic forceful impressive influential mighty persuasive potent robust vigorous

WEAK

able almighty authoritarian cogent commanding competent controlling convincing effectual efficacious forcible in control in the saddle omnipotent overruling paramount preeminent prevailing puissant ruling sovereign stalwart strapping strengthy sturdy supreme telling upper hand weighty wicked wieldy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idle impotent inactive incapable ineffective ineffectual insignificant lethargic unimportant weak

WEAK

unable

Example Sentences

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But as the academy system and the Elite Club National League became larger and more powerful, they began to throw their weight around.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

To keep making electronics smaller and more powerful, researchers are investigating ways to combine silicon with new ultrathin materials.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

The goal was to provide enterprise customers more powerful tools while assuaging the White House’s concerns that they could be weaponized by bad actors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Qalibaf's role is significant because he is not identified with Pezeshkian's moderate camp; his public support suggests the deal has backing from more powerful parts of the system even within Islamic Republic Revolutionary Guards.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The great fear Duane had as they climbed up the mountain was being overtaken and replaced by something more powerful: the feeling of exhilaration.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el