🔄 Synonyms of "Effectual"
9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| potentnoun | Powerful; possessing power; effective. |
| strongnoun | (loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength. |
| impressive | Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress. |
| trenchant | (figuratively) Keen; biting; vigorously articulate and effective; severe. |
| efficacious | (formal) Effective; possessing efficacy. |
| effectivenoun | Having the power to produce a required effect or effects. |
| tellingnoun | Revealing information; bearing significance. |
| hard-hitting | Aggressively vigorous or forceful. |
| impelling | Causing forward motion or action. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Effectual"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| ineffectual | Unable or insufficient to produce effect. |
| ineffective | Not having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose. |
| uneffective | Synonym of ineffective. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Effectual"
Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| efficacious | (formal) Effective; possessing efficacy. |
| effective | Having the power to produce a required effect or effects. |
| impressive | Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress. |
| telling | Revealing information; bearing significance. |
| potent | Powerful; possessing power; effective. |
| strong | (loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength. |
| hard-hitting | Aggressively vigorous or forceful. |
| trenchant | (figuratively) Keen; biting; vigorously articulate and effective; severe. |
| impelling | Causing forward motion or action. |
| effectively | Essentially, in effect, for all practical purposes. |
| useful | Having a practical or beneficial use. |
| actual | Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact. |
| efficient | Making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy. |
| valid | Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules. |
| effectuall | Obsolete form of effectual. [Producing the intended result; entirely adequate.] |
| operative | Functional, in working order. |
| effectfulnoun | Synonym of effectual. |
| effectatious | (nonstandard) Effective; efficacious. |
| perficientnoun | Making or doing thoroughly; efficient; effectual. |
| virtual | (computing) Operating using a computer and/or online rather than physically present. |
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