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Synonyms of powerful

9 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for powerful is strong. Other synonyms of powerful are potent, mighty and forceful. The opposite of powerful is powerless.

Synonyms and similar words for powerful

adjectiveLeading to many or important deductions.

adjectiveBeing a powerful number.

  • squarefulSynonym of powerful (“being a powerful number”).

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • mightyVery heavy and powerful.
  • potentPowerful; possessing power; effective.
  • powersome dialectalCharacterised or marked by power; powerful.
  • strengthfulFull of strength; strong; having strength; powerful.
  • strongCapable of producing great physical force.
  • forcefulCapable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.
  • mightful archaicMighty, powerful.

Opposite of powerful

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of powerful

  1. adjective Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence.
  2. adjective Leading to many or important deductions.
  3. adjective Large; capacious; said of veins of ore.

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Questions about synonyms of powerful

What is another word for powerful?
Powerful has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as strong, potent, mighty and forceful.
What is the opposite of powerful?
The opposite of powerful is powerless.
What does powerful mean?
Powerful means having, or capable of exerting, power or influence.

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