influential
/ɪnflʊˈɛnʃəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: influentials
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having or exerting influence.
Adjective
Examples
John Lennon was a very influential person in music, as well as in politics, fashion and general culture.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person who has influence
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “influential” mean?
Having or exerting influence.
Is “influential” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.