most 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

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most powerful

Sue Gray, who the paper says was "the most powerful adviser" in Downing Street before resigning in 2024, criticised the working environment under Sir Keir on a podcast.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

One of the book’s most powerful points is that technology is not neutral but, like any text, manifests its creators’ decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

The Israeli military is touted as the most powerful in the Middle East, striking targets deep into enemy territory.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

The destruction produced one of the most powerful cosmic events ever recorded.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026

Observers of Soviet politics figured Khrushchev was about the fifth most powerful figure in Stalin’s inner circle.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin