potent
Packing a punch
Potent means having great power, strength, or effect.
A potent drug produces strong results; a potent argument persuades forcefully; a potent leader commands influence.
The word often implies concentrated effectiveness: a potent dose, a potent symbol.
In older usage, potent specifically meant sexually capable in men—the opposite of impotent.
Having great strength
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- mightyHaving great power
- commandingExerting strong authority
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
dominant · overwhelming · compelling · influential · authoritative · effective · impactful · strong
Gathered or intensified
- strongHaving great physical power
- undilutedNot mixed with anything
- distilledPurified by vaporization
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
refined · extract · essence · tincture · decoction · infusion · saturated · condensed
Male in character
- manlyTraditionally masculine in bearing
- virilePowerfully masculine
- fertileAble to reproduce abundantly
- procreativeRelating to producing offspring
vigorous · stamina · libido · testosterone · reproductive · fecund · generative · vitality
Addicted to drinking
- spiritsLiquor or apparitions
- liquorDistilled alcoholic drink
- whiskeyOak-aged grain spirit
- vodkaClear distilled spirit
rum · brandy · cognac · moonshine · absinthe · proof · high-octane · stiff
Promoting healing or wellness
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- efficaciousProducing intended effects
- bioactiveAffecting living tissue
- psychoactiveAffecting brain and mood
hallucinogenic · narcotic · sedative · stimulant · analgesic · antibiotic · remedy · elixir
powerful
Having great strength
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- mightyHaving great power
- commandingExerting strong authority
formidable · dominant · overwhelming · compelling · influential · authoritative · effective · impactful · strong · robust
concentrated
Gathered or intensified
pure · refined · extract · essence · tincture · decoction · infusion · saturated · condensed · fortified
masculine
Male in character
- manlyTraditionally masculine in bearing
- virilePowerfully masculine
- fertileAble to reproduce abundantly
procreative · vigorous · stamina · libido · testosterone · reproductive · fecund · generative · vitality · lustful
alcoholic
Addicted to drinking
vodka · rum · brandy · cognac · moonshine · absinthe · proof · high-octane · stiff · firewater
therapeutic
Promoting healing or wellness
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- efficaciousProducing intended effects
- bioactiveAffecting living tissue
psychoactive · hallucinogenic · narcotic · sedative · stimulant · analgesic · antibiotic · remedy · elixir · tonic
symbol
Representational mark or sign
relic · icon · emblem · omen · charm · fetish · artifact · sacred · ritualistic · magical
- Drug Traitsaddictive, toxic, sedative, narcotic, analgesic
- powerauthority, electric power, nuclear power, solar power, wind power
- crossesLatin cross, stone crosses, Celtic cross, Maltese cross, Celtic crosses
- Drink Descriptorsfresh, stale, smooth, crisp, bold
- Drink Qualitiescold, hot, warm, sweet, bitter
- Flavor Intensitymild, strong, bold, subtle, intense
potentineffective
Lacking power to achieve
ineffectual · incapable · incompetent · unable · useless
potentimpotent
Lacking power or efficacy
ineffective · ineffectual · useless · futile · sterile
- hidden potentialUnrealized ability within
- creative potentialCapacity for original work
- untapped potentialAbilities not yet utilized
- unrealized potential
- electrical potentialEnergy available per unit charge
- potential energyWork available from position
potential, impotent, potency, potentially, potentate, omnipotent, potentiality, potentials, pluripotent