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

The all-powerful, 24-member politburo now has only 21 members. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Jesus showed that physical problems, troubled relationships, financial needs, and even personal wilderness experiences can be resolved by holding thought to Mind’s all-powerful, entirely good reality. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026

At Saul's request, the witch summons what appears to be the spirit of the deceased prophet Samuel, who foretells Saul's death in battle — raising the question of theodicy, or why an all-powerful God would allow an apparently diabolical act to occur. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Under Jobs, Apple’s industrial design team was an all-powerful force and the heart of the company’s product innovation. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 25 July 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