All influential synonyms
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I i adj influential
- dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
- authoritative — Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
- leading — made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound.
- persuasive — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- famous — having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure.
- important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- significant — important; of consequence.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
- prominent — standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable: Her eyes are her most prominent feature.
- affecting — If you describe something such as a story or a piece of music as affecting, you think it is good because it makes you feel a strong emotion, especially sadness or pity.
- controlling — having or attempting to exert control
- efficacious — capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, remedy, etc.: The medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough.
- forcible — done or effected by force: forcible entry into a house.
- governing — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- inspiring — to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.
- instrumental — serving or acting as an instrument or means; useful; helpful.
- meaningful — full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant: a meaningful wink; a meaningful choice.
- momentous — of great or far-reaching importance or consequence: a momentous day.
- moving — capable of or having movement: a moving object.
- name — a dictionary of given names that indicates whether a name is usually male, female, or unisex and often includes origins as well as meanings; for example, as by indicating that Evangeline, meaning “good news,” comes from Greek. Used primarily as an aid in selecting a name for a baby, dictionaries of names may also include lists of famous people who have shared a name and information about its current popularity ranking.
- potent — (of a cross) having a crosspiece at the extremity of each arm: a cross potent.
- substantial — of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
- telling — having force or effect; effective; striking: a telling blow.
- touching — affecting; moving; pathetic: a touching scene of farewell.
- weighty — having considerable weight; heavy; ponderous: a weighty bundle.
- major-league — Sports. of, relating to, or characteristic of the major leagues.
- guiding — to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person: He guided us through the forest.
- hot-dog — to perform unusual or very intricate maneuvers in a sport, especially surfing or skiing.
adjective influential
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
- effective — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.