influential
adjectiveBand 7
UKˌɪnfluˈenʃl
USˌɪnfluːˈɛnʃəl
Having a great effect on someone or something.
She is one of the most influential voices in journalism.
The report was highly influential in shaping policy.
Remember it
Influential comes from Latin roots meaning “flow into,” suggesting an effect flowing into someone’s thinking or actions.
Watch out
influential toinfluential in/on
Use 'influential in' an area or 'influential on' someone.
Goes with
Similar and opposite
- Similar
- powerfulimportantauthoritative
- Opposite
- insignificantpowerless
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