all-powerful

adjective

all-pow·​er·​ful ˈȯl-ˈpau̇(-ə)r-fəl 

: having complete or sole power

an all-powerful leader

Synonyms of all-powerful

• almighty
• omnipotent
• sovereign

Examples of all-powerful in a Sentence

that country's monarch was never an all-powerful ruler, but one who shared power with a parliament

Recent Examples on the Web

President Kim Noltemy’s strategy, to divide labor and empower an array of specialists, is a bold counter to the traditional model of the all-powerful artistic and music director. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

The young, reluctant messiah of the earlier films has become an all-powerful emperor, haunted by the consequences of his own reign. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Two sources also said that Gerwig’s new, all-powerful CAA agent Bryan Lourd went to Sarandos directly over the faux pas. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

If these companies have become so all-powerful, why not give up the fight and join them? — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for all-powerful

• powerful

Kids Definition

all-powerful

adjective

all-pow·​er·​ful

ˈȯl-ˈpau̇(-ə)r-fəl

: having complete power

an all-powerful leader