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

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“It became a lot bigger than what initially it was. It became something that is a little bit more powerful than any singular victory. It was a collective victory with everyone.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

An executive order could include formalizing a government oversight group to create standards for the most powerful AI models, such as Anthropic’s Mythos, people familiar with the discussions said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

New findings now point to another powerful influence: disease, particularly malaria.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

“The company has a multitude of diversified and powerful streams of earnings, Gibraltar-like financial strength, and a deeply-imbedded culture of acting in the best interests of shareholders.”

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

By this time, several archaeologists had joined the expedition and immediately ordered that the powerful naval vessel Mykali be brought back from Athens to aid in the removal of the boulders.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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