Synonyms for

Potent

Verb / ˈpəʊtʌnt / Another word for potent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having great power, influence, or effect

Synonyms & similar words

strong powerful stiff impotent virile powerful strong effective forceful mighty potentate puissant able capable competent efficacious efficient productive telling vigorous authoritative dominant influential persuasive significant

Synonyms by register

Formal

powerful efficacious compelling forceful

Informal

strong effective impactful

Literary

mighty cogent virtuous

Antonyms

weak feeble ineffective impotent powerless mild

Common collocations

  • potent force
  • potent drug
  • potent argument
  • potent effect
  • potent weapon
  • potent influence
  • potent brew

Word family

noun potency
adverb potently

Usage note

Often used to describe things that have a strong effect, such as drugs, arguments, or influences. Can also refer to sexual potency.

Example sentences

  1. The potent smell of the flowers filled the room.
  2. The medicine is very potent and can cure many illnesses.
  3. The king was a potent ruler who had great power.
  4. The potion was very potent and could grant wishes.
  5. The superhero had potent abilities to fight evil.

Quotes

  • A smile is the most potent weapon of all. - John Wooden
  • A single idea, if it is right, saves us the labor of an infinity of experiences. - Jacques Maritain
  • Music is the strongest form of magic. - Marilyn Manson

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