DictBridge Dictionary

bigwig Definition and Meaning in English (bigwig definition)

noun
Synonyms:VIPdignitaryluminary
Quick Answer • Definition

Bigwig definition: An important or influential person, often in a specific organization or field.

Definitions of Bigwig

  1. 1noun(informal)

    An important or influential person, often in a specific organization or field.

Example Sentences

business

“The company's annual meeting was attended by several bigwigs from the industry.”

casual

“He's a bigwig in the political party.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

nounbigwiggery
adjectivebigwiggish

Frequently Asked Questions: Bigwig in English

What is the meaning of Bigwig in English?▼
Bigwig definition: An important or influential person, often in a specific organization or field.
How do you translate 'Bigwig' to English?▼
'Bigwig' translates to 'bigwig' in English. Bigwig definition: An important or influential person, often in a specific organization or field.
How do you pronounce 'Bigwig' and 'bigwig'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Bigwig' and native English audio speech for 'bigwig' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

boardboardbadbadballballbarbarbebebeautifulbeautifulbecomebecomebeenbeenbeginbeginbeginningbeginningbeingbeingbesidesbesides