powerful

[pou-er-fuhl] / ˈpaʊ ər fəl /

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 big-wheel 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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Starting in January 2025, Nokia’s sensors had picked up a series of increasingly powerful cyberattacks coming from devices that hadn’t previously been considered dangerous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Renata Simril, CEO of the LA84 Foundation, said, “The most powerful stadiums in America are the school yard and the block on your street.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Augustin Ancel, from Paris, said the pope carrying the cross was "a powerful message".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“The 2027 Budget upholds this promise and would ensure that the United States continues to maintain the world’s most powerful and capable military.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

I feel something behind the door, something so powerful that it makes my body itch.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

powerful

Example Sentences

Related Words