influential (/ˌɪn.fluˈɛn.ʃəl/)
adjective · Advanced · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˌɪn.fluˈɛn.ʃəl/
Meaning
Meaning: having great influence
Someone influential has a strong effect on people, events, or ideas. Influential thinkers shape how a generation sees the world.
Examples
🗣 She is one of the most influential designers of her time.
Etymology
From ‘influence’ plus ‘-ial’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe people and ideas with far-reaching impact.
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Tags: leadership, power