Synonyms of powerful

powerful

adjective

ˈpau̇(-ə)r-fəl 

as in influential

having great power or influence

a powerful producer in the music business who is considered responsible for the careers of several superstars

Synonyms & Similar Words

• influential
• significant
• strong
• important
• potent
• mighty
• prominent
• heavy
• senior
• heavy-duty
• puissant
• efficient
• effective
• capable
• outstanding
• great
• famous
• distinguished
• dominant
• high-level
• top
• robust
• able
• competent
• celebrated
• notable
• renowned
• dynamic
• prestigious
• notorious
• vigorous
• noteworthy
• illustrious
• authoritarian
• autocratic
• eminent
• tyrannical
• despotic
• energetic
• forceful
• famed
• dictatorial
• noble
• high-powered
• magisterial
• preeminent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weak
• little
• powerless
• insignificant
• unimportant
• helpless
• impotent
• feeble
• flimsy
• frail
• unknown
• infirm
• obscure
• anonymous
• ineffective
• incapable
• nameless
• incompetent
• unfit
• unskilled
• unqualified
• inept
• uncelebrated
• unskillful
• inexpert

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of powerful

There were 12 people on the call, including high-achieving scientists and, crucially, a small group of powerful science administrators. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Finally, the movement gains its strength from the powerful idea of restoring democracy. — John Kostyack, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

What happened Search teams have rescued eight people from the ruins of a shopping center after a powerful earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Tuesday. — Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 29 July 2026

But others, like the powerful Kataib Hezbollah — which is especially close to Iran — have refused. — ABC News, 29 July 2026