— influentially , adv.
/in'flooh en"sheuhl/ , adj.
1. having or exerting influence, esp. great influence: three influential educators.
n.
2. a person who exerts or can exert strong influence: according to influentials of the fashion industry.
[ 1560-70; influenti ( a ) stellar emanation (see INFLUENCE) + -AL 1 ]
Syn. 1. consequential, forceful, important.