puissant
9.9
Having a lot of power or influence
- adjective
- /ˈpjuːɪsənt/
- Formal
:
poderoso
- Her puissant influence in the community is well-known.
Examples
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In its heyday, the company was a puissant force in the tech industry.
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Her puissant advocacy changed the course of the debate.
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The puissant king ruled the land with wisdom and strength.
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The puissant king ruled over the entire kingdom.
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The president's decision was supported by a puissant coalition of leaders.
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Her puissant ability to negotiate brought stability to the organization.
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The general was known for his puissant leadership during the crisis.
Synonyms
powerful
vspuissant
∞
3.0
Having great influence over people and events
is broader meaning general power or influence rather than only control
Antonyms
How Powerful
omnipotent
22
8.3
22
8.3
mighty
486
2.9
486
2.9
puissant
- Formal
influential
189
4.6
189
4.6
weak
290
1.6
290
1.6
powerless
138
3.6
138
3.6
Surface Forms
puissant positive
Etymology
Puissant comes from an old word that meant 'to be able' (Latin posse / potis) and is like the words possible and potent, which also show ability or strength. So, puissant means 'powerful' or having great influence.