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adjective all–pow·er·ful \ˈȯl-ˈpau̇(-ə)r-fəl\

Definition of all–powerful

  1. :  having complete or sole power an all–powerful leader

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First Known Use of all–powerful

1597

all–powerful Synonyms

Synonyms
all-powerful, almighty
Related Words
great, sovereign (also sovran), supreme, towering, transcendent; authoritative, chief, majestic, master, masterful; mighty, potent, powerful, puissant, strong; divine, godlike; able, capable, competent, effective, efficient; multitalented, omnicompetent, omnificent; authoritarian, autocratic (also autocratical), despotic, dictatorial, magisterial, tyrannical (also tyrannic)
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helpless, impotent, impuissant, powerless; limited, restricted; hamstrung, handcuffed, high and dry, hog-tied, paralyzed, weak; incapable, incompetent, ineffective, ineffectual, inept, unfit, useless; feeble, frail, infirm

ALL–POWERFUL Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of all–powerful for English Language Learners

  • : having complete power : able to do anything

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