Effective synonyms

Implicit, advantageous, binding, actual, and essential are all synonyms for effective. Ineffective, incompetent, and weak are antonyms of effective. And here are 72 another word for effective.

Another word for effective

1. productive

Advantageous, authoritative, beneficial, clear, cogent, coherent, compelling, conclusive, constructive, convincing, credible, effectual, efficacious, eloquent, forceful, forcible, fruitful, functional, helpful, impressive, influential, irresistible, logical, lucid, of assistance, of help, of use, persuasive, plausible, potent, powerful, productive, rational, reasonable, reasoned, sound, strong, successful, telling, unanswerable, useful, valid, valuable, weighty, well founded, well reasoned, worthwhile, and articulate are all synonyms for effective.

2. operative

Binding, in effect, in force, in operation, lawful, legal, legally binding, legitimate, licit, official, operative, signed and sealed, valid, and effectual are all another word for effective.

3. essential

Actual, essential, implicit, implied, operative, practical, unacknowledged, virtual, and tacit are all synonyms for effective.

Effective synonym statistics

Effective synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 8 synonyms with 5, and 7 letters and 7 synonyms with 6 letters. 13 synonyms with 8 letters and 6 synonyms with 9, and 12 letters.

12 synonyms with 10 letters and 4 synonyms with 11 letters. 1 synonym with 13, and 15 letters and 2 synonyms with 14 letters. For a total of 68 another word for effective.

Effective sentences

Her communication skills are very effective.

Exercise is effective for stress relief.

The new strategy proved highly effective.

Consistent practice is always effective eventually.

Related Words for effective

  1. Arrive
    • Synonyms: come, get here/there
    • Opposites: depart, leave
    • Part of speech: verb
  2. Conducive
    • Synonyms: good for, helpful to
    • Opposites: unfavourable, detrimental
    • Part of speech: adjective
  3. Functionality
    • Synonyms: Capability, usability
    • Opposites: dysfunction, inefficiency
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Elusive
    • Synonyms: Evasive, slippery
    • Opposites: obvious, straightforward
    • Part of speech: adjective
  5. Prediction
    • Synonyms: forecast, prophecy
    • Opposites: retrospection, recollection
    • Part of speech: noun
  6. Native
    • Synonyms: indigenous, original
    • Opposites: immigrant, non-native
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Alive
    • Synonyms: living, live
    • Opposites: dead, extinct, inanimate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  8. Respected
    • Synonyms: Esteemed, honored
    • Opposites: disrespected, contemptible
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Passive
    • Synonyms: submissive, acquiescent
    • Opposites: active, assertive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  10. Negative
    • Synonyms: pessimistic, defeatist
    • Opposites: positive, optimistic, constructive, good
    • Part of speech: adjective
  11. Ineffective
    • Synonyms: unsuccessful, non-successful
    • Opposites: effective, efficient
    • Part of speech: adjective
  12. Offensive
    • Synonyms: insulting, rude
    • Opposites: complimentary, polite
    • Part of speech: adjective
  13. Captivate
    • Synonyms: enthral, charm
    • Opposites: repel, bore, repellent, boring
    • Part of speech: verb
  14. Captivating
    • Synonyms: Entrancing, mesmerizing
    • Opposites: boring, uninteresting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  15. Attraction
    • Synonyms: appeal, attractiveness
    • Opposites: repulsion, aversion
    • Part of speech: noun
  16. Distinction
    • Synonyms: difference, contrast
    • Opposites: similarity, uniformity
    • Part of speech: noun
  17. Instruction
    • Synonyms: order, command
    • Opposites: confusion, misguidance
    • Part of speech: noun
  18. Deprive
    • Synonyms: bankrupt, bereave
    • Opposites: provide, bestow
    • Part of speech: verb
  19. Deprived
    • Synonyms: disadvantaged, underprivileged
    • Opposites: fortunate, wealthy
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Intuitive
    • Synonyms: instinctive, intuitional
    • Opposites: logical, rational
    • Part of speech: adjective
  21. Hectic
    • Synonyms: frantic, frenetic
    • Opposites: leisurely, quiet
    • Part of speech: adjective
  22. Distraction
    • Synonyms: diversion, interruption
    • Opposites: focus, concentration
    • Part of speech: noun
  23. Sector
    • Synonyms: district, quarter
    • Opposites: whole, unity
    • Part of speech: noun
  24. Attentive
    • Synonyms: alert, awake
    • Opposites: inattentive, inconsiderate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  25. Assertive
    • Synonyms: confident, forceful
    • Opposites: retiring, passive, submissive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Conservative
    • Synonyms: traditionalist, traditional
    • Opposites: left-winger, liberal, socialist
    • Part of speech: adjective
  27. Affection
    • Synonyms: fondness, love
    • Opposites: indifference, hostility
    • Part of speech: noun
  28. In practice
    • Synonyms: In reality, in action
    • Opposites: in theory, in conceptually
    • Part of speech: adverb
  29. Practise
    • Synonyms: rehearse, run through
    • Opposites: neglect, ignore
    • Part of speech: verb
  30. Practice
    • Synonyms: application, exercise
    • Opposites: neglect, theory
    • Part of speech: noun
  31. Disrespect
    • Synonyms: contempt, lack of respect
    • Opposites: respect, esteem
    • Part of speech: noun
  32. Conviction
    • Synonyms: belief, opinion
    • Opposites: uncertainty, doubt
    • Part of speech: noun
  33. Select
    • Synonyms: choose, pick
    • Opposites: inferior, mediocre
    • Part of speech: verb
  34. Respectful
    • Synonyms: deferential, reverent
    • Opposites: disrespectful, rude
    • Part of speech: adjective
  35. Spectacular
    • Synonyms: striking, picturesque
    • Opposites: dull, unimpressive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  36. Impulsive
    • Synonyms: impetuous, spontaneous
    • Opposites: cautious, premeditated
    • Part of speech: adjective
  37. Narrative
    • Synonyms: account, story
    • Opposites: silence, summary
    • Part of speech: noun
  38. Relative to
    • Synonyms: In relation to, concerning
    • Opposites: independent of, unrelated to
    • Part of speech: preposition
  39. Relatively
    • Synonyms: Comparatively, somewhat
    • Opposites: absolutely, distinctly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  40. Collective
    • Synonyms: Shared, joint
    • Opposites: individual, separate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  41. Lively
    • Synonyms: energetic, active
    • Opposites: listless, lifeless, apathetic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  42. Object
    • Synonyms: thing, article
    • Opposites: approve accept acquiesce
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Section
    • Synonyms: segment, part
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  44. Indifferent
    • Synonyms: unconcerned about, apathetic about/towards
    • Opposites: heedful, caring
    • Part of speech: adjective
  45. Progressive
    • Synonyms: continuing, continuous
    • Opposites: regressive, conservative
    • Part of speech: adjective
  46. Distinctive
    • Synonyms: distinguishing, characteristic
    • Opposites: common , ordinary
    • Part of speech: adjective
  47. Incentive
    • Synonyms: inducement, motivation
    • Opposites: deterrent, disincentive
    • Part of speech: noun
  48. Repetitive
    • Synonyms: monotonous, tedious
    • Opposites: varied, interesting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  49. Construction
    • Synonyms: building, erection
    • Opposites: destruction, demolition
    • Part of speech: noun
  50. Junction
    • Synonyms: join, joint
    • Opposites: separation, division
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Representative
    • Synonyms: typical, prototypical
    • Opposites: atypical, unrepresentative
    • Part of speech: adjective
  52. Reaction
    • Synonyms: response, answer
    • Opposites: inaction, indifference
    • Part of speech: noun
  53. Incorrect
    • Synonyms: wrong, mistaken
    • Opposites: correct, accurate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  54. Live
    • Synonyms: reside, have one's home
    • Opposites: die, perish
    • Part of speech: verb
  55. Positive
    • Synonyms: constructive, practical
    • Opposites: pessimistic, negative
    • Part of speech: adjective