His influence is still potent.
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Potent
/ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/
Synonyms for "potent" (211 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (43)
Adjective(7 words)
absoluteactiveamorousarmipotentascendantauthoritarianauthoritativeauthorizedautocraticbeefybouncingbroad shoulderedbroad-shoulderedcarnalcharismaticcharmingchiefclothed with authoritycogentcommanding
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Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (63)
eloquenteminentempoweredenchantingenergeticerogenicerogenouseroticerotogenicestimableex officiofleshlyforcefulforcibleforcyformidablefull bloodedfull-bloodedfull-bodiedfull-strength
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Adjective(11 words)
energy bearingforceful assertionforceful speechgerman kraft engineeringheadierheadiestheavy thrusthigh degree of forcefulnesshigh energyinfluentialintense
Noun(4 words)
Related words (105)
Adjective(14 words)
iron-hardirresistibleleadinglibidinallustymachomagneticmightymighty in battlemomentousmonocraticnervynuptialobstinateofficialoperativeoversexedpersonablepersuasivepower
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powerfulpreeminentprepotentprestigiousprevailingprocreativeprominentpuissantrankingred bloodedred-bloodedreputablerichrobustrobustiousruggedrulingseniorsensualsexsexedsexlikesexualsexysolidsoundstalwartsteelystoutstraightstrappingstrikingstrongstrong as brandystrong as strongstrong willedstrong-willedsturdysuasivesubstantialsuperiorsupremetellingtotalitarianultramasculineundersexedvalidvehementvenerealvigorousviolentvirileviripotentvitalvoluptuousweightywinning
Noun(11 words)
more powerfulmost effectivemost forcefulmost forceful defensenorwegian kraftsensory intensitystrong cleaning solventstrong educational backgroundthe powerfultranquillizingviolent push
Adverb(1 words)
more powerful test
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: powerful, strong, absolute, active, amorous.
- Sentence evidence is available for potent, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "potent".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "potent"
Keep "potent" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "potent" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "potent", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "potent" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
8 entriespotent cleanerpotent disinfectantpotent drugpotent fertilizerpotent medicinepotent perfumepotent solventpotent spice
Collocations
6 entriespotent argumentpotent drugpotent fertilizerpotent influencepotent medicinepotent remedy
Inflections
2 entriesmore potentmost potent
Derivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
8 entriesTranslations
16 translations across 11 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- силен adj (powerfully effective)
Finnish
4 entries- potentti adj (powerfully effective)
- tehokas adj (powerfully effective)
- vahva adj (powerfully effective)
- voimakas adj (powerfully effective)
French
1 entries- puissant adj (powerfully effective)
Italian
1 entries- potente adj (powerfully effective)
Latin
1 entries- potens adj (powerfully effective)
Macedonian
1 entries- си́лен adj (powerfully effective)
Middle English
1 entries- vertuous adj (powerfully effective)
Norwegian Bokmål
2 entries- effektfull adj (powerfully effective)
- virkningsfull adj (powerfully effective)
Portuguese
1 entries- potente adj (powerfully effective)
Romanian
1 entries- potent adj (powerfully effective)
Spanish
2 entries- potente adj (powerfully effective)
- viripotente adj (powerfully effective)
Sample sentences
20 total sentences available.
New Year shrine visit; which shrines are potent?
Source: tatoeba (329009)
Violent extremists have exploited these tensions in a small but potent minority of Muslims.
Source: tatoeba (376855)
This snake's venom is very potent.
Source: tatoeba (3162872)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "potent"?
Closest matches include powerful, strong, absolute, active, amorous.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "potent"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.