Synonyms for powerful

Other words for “powerful”, grouped by meaning.

We found 19 synonyms for “powerful”. The most common are almighty, coercive, compelling, mighty, muscular.

adjective having great power or force or potency or effect

Oppositespowerless

adjective strong enough to knock down or overwhelm

Synonymsknock-down
Similarstrong

adjective having great influence

Synonymspotent

adjective (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

Similarstrong

adjective displaying superhuman strength or power

Synonymsherculean
Similarsuperhuman

adverb (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University