Influential

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnfluːˈɛnʃəl/

Influential (adjective)

  1. Having the ability to change or affect people or things.
  2. Being important or significant in a particular area or subject.

Examples

  • An influential leader can change the course of events.
  • An influential scientist can shape future research.

Common collocations: influential figure, influential role, influential research, influential work

Synonyms of Influential

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Influential

  • — Describes something that lacks importance or influence.
  • — Describes someone who lacks the ability to affect change.