potent

2 definitions • 5 examples

very powerful, forceful, or effective:

Surprise remains the terrorists' most potent weapon.

The Berlin Wall was a potent symbol of the Cold War.

This is a very potent drug and can have unpleasant side-effects.

powerful, persuasive, or effective:

This is the most potent headache remedy you can get without a prescription.

Her voice has been a potent force on concert stages for more than 30 years.