Synonyms for important
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : im-pawr-tnt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɔr tnt |
Top 10 synonyms for important Other synonyms for the word important
- aristocratic
- big-league
- big-time
- chief
- considerable
- conspicuous
- determining
- distinctive
- distinguished
- earnest
- esteemed
- exceptional
- exigent
- famous
- first-class
- foremost
- four-star
- front-page
- grand
- grave
- heavy
- high profile
- high-level
- high-ranking
- high-up
- honored
- illustrious
- imperative
- importunate
- imposing
- incomparable
- influential
- large
- leading
- majestic
- major-league
- marked
- material
- mattering much
- meaningful
- momentous
- necessary
- noble
- notable
- noted
- noteworthy
- of moment
- of note
- of substance
- page-one
- paramount
- ponderous
- potent
- powerful
- preeminent
- pressing
- primary
- principal
- prominent
- relevant
- remarkable
- salient
- seminal
- serious
- signal
- significant
- solid
- something
- standout
- superior
- talented
- top-drawer
- top-notch
- upper-class
- urgent
- VIP
- vital
- weighty
- well-known
Définition of important
Origin :- mid-15c., from Middle French important and directly from Medieval Latin importantem (nominative importans), present participle of importare "be significant in," from Latin importare "bring in" (see import). Related: Importantly.
- adj valuable, substantial
- adj eminent, influential, outstanding
- What was quite as important, he seemed disposed to help him.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- It remained throughout these many changes an important center of commerce.
- Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
- Austin and I have the most important business to transact at Witherby, so he's driving me over.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- Prosperity and power—yes, they are important, and we must maintain them.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- The most important tasks of a democracy are done by everyone.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- March 1st, he made an important speech in the House of Commons.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- Between righteousness and morals the difference is important.
- Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
- Naturally by far the most important part of this was gesture.
- Extract from : « The Dramatic Values in Plautus » by Wilton Wallace Blancke
- Spoons for the mixing of the ingredients are also important.
- Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
- The temperature of the oven is important in baking potatoes.
- Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Antonyms for important
- common
- dull
- impotent
- inappreciable
- incapable
- ineffective
- inessential
- insignificant
- little
- meaningless
- miniature
- minor
- narrow
- nonessential
- normal
- optional
- ordinary
- powerless
- secondary
- short
- small
- tiny
- trivial
- uncritical
- unimportant
- unknown
- unnecessary
- unsubstantial
- useless
- usual
- voluntary
- weak
- worthless
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