influential
/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/
adjective
- Having great influence or power to affect people, events, or decisions.
- His influential speech convinced many voters to support the new policy.
- The influential book changed the way people thought about education.
- She is one of the most influential scientists in the field of genetics.
Antonyms
noun
- A person who has great influence or power.
- The city's influentials gathered to discuss the future of the downtown area.
- The conference was attended by many political influentials from around the world.
- As a media influential, her opinion could make or break a new product.