English word
Powerful
Definitions
adjective
- having great power, prestige, or influence
- leading to many or important deductions
Synonyms for powerful
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Synonyms by context
Characterized by great power or forceful
adjective
Denotes the effectiveness or dominance of a particular action
adjective
- dominant
- effective
- formidable
- assertive
- authoritative
- demonstrative
- domineering
- imperious
- imposing
- leading
Having great impact or influence
adjective
- impactful
- cogent
- compelling
- persuasive
- convincing
- evocative
- moving
- alluring
To a great or extreme extent or degree
adverb
- dreadfully
- extremely
- very
- awful
- exceedingly
- terribly
- awfully
- immensely
- really
- uncommonly
Antonyms for powerful
- frail
- flaccid
- anaemic
- anemic
Opposite of characterized by great power or forceful
- weak
- powerless
- impotent
- fragile
- flaccid
- frail
- strengthless
- unsteady
- weakened
- anaemic
Opposite of denotes the effectiveness or dominance of a particular action
- ineffective
- ineffectual
- lethargic
- incapable
- inefficacious
- lackluster
- lacklustre
- useless
- apathetic
- dilatory
Opposite of having great impact or influence
- uninfluential
- insignificant
- inconsequential
- infinitesimal
- irrelevant
- trivial
- pointless
- trifling
- immaterial
- inconsiderable
Opposite of to a great or extreme extent or degree
- slightly
- little
- negligibly
- nominally
- somewhat
- moderately
- commonly
- calmly
- mildly
Opposite of in a manner which leaves little question
- doubtfully
Phrases
- in poor health
- not to be ignored
- of considerable importance
- really hard
- to be reckoned with
- very hard