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

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

Concerned, Athena consults the all-powerful Zeus about what Odysseus should do. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Cormier plays the kind, generous, fun-loving, but all-powerful Avatar Aang. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 27 June 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