influential
adjective
[ ˌɪnflʊˈɛnʃ(ə)l ]
• having great influence on someone or something.
• "her work is influential in feminist psychology"
Similar:
powerful,
authoritative,
dominant,
controlling,
strong,
important,
prominent,
predominant,
leading,
prestigious,
distinguished,
noteworthy,
significant,
crucial,
pivotal,
instrumental,
guiding,
persuasive,
inspiring,
influential
noun
• an influential person.
• "young influentials"
Origin:
late 16th century (referring to astral influence): from medieval Latin influentia (see influence).