Synonyms of potent

potent

adjective

ˈpō-tᵊnt 

1

as in rich

having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)

a potent tea that is the perfect morning pick-me-up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rich
• strong
• robust
• concentrated
• heady
• big
• muscular
• lusty
• full
• full-bodied
• plush
• heavy
• undiluted
• fortified
• unmixed
• high-octane
• enriched
• straight
• high-test

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weak
• light
• mild
• thin
• delicate
• weakened
• dilute
• watery
• diluted
• thinned
• watered-down

2

as in powerful

having great power or influence

a potent argument for expanding our program of space exploration

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

3

as in efficient

producing or capable of producing a desired result

potent medicine that can be obtained through a doctor's prescription

Synonyms & Similar Words

• efficient
• effective
• productive
• efficacious
• adequate
• effectual
• operative
• fruitful
• useful
• capable
• skilled
• practical
• adept
• convincing
• practiced
• proficient
• experienced
• competent
• skillful
• cogent
• practised
• expert
• dynamic
• striking
• useable
• masterly
• valid
• veteran
• active
• feasible
• telling
• killer
• hyperefficient
• practicable
• accomplished
• sound
• functional
• consummate
• realizable
• usable
• workable
• versed
• ultraefficient
• virtuoso
• applicable
• working

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ineffective
• useless
• inefficient
• ineffectual
• unproductive
• fruitless
• inoperative
• incapable
• incompetent
• counterproductive
• inexperienced
• unskilled
• unqualified
• vain
• futile
• hollow
• empty
• unfruitful
• abortive
• unsuccessful
• idle
• pointless
• worthless
• unprofitable
• inexpert
• unskillful
• unseasoned
• inoperative
• unavailing
• bootless

Examples of potent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Full moons are always powerful times of culmination and revelation, but this one is particularly potent due to the astrology at play. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024

With an even more potent rushing attack to face this weekend, no reason to think Penn State won’t follow the same plan. —Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024

This potent solution targets dark circles, puffiness, and wrinkles with its powerful retinol formula. —Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024

To Dobbs, trans joy and representation in a space like this can be a potent weapon against that hate. —Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024