all-pow·er·ful

all-pow·er·ful
/ˈɑːlˈpawɚfəl̩/ adj
: having complete power : able to do anything

She believes in an all-powerful God.

— often used in an exaggerated way to describe people or organizations that are very powerful

the all-powerful committee

an all-powerful leader


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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