important
of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
mattering much (usually followed by to): details important to a fair decision.
entitled to more than ordinary consideration or notice: an important exception.
prominent or large: He played an important part in national politics.
of considerable influence or authority, as a person or position: an important scientist.
having social position or distinction, as a person or family: important guests.
pompous; pretentious: When speaking, he assumes an important attitude that offends his audience.
Obsolete. importunate.
Origin of important
1usage note For important
Other words from important
- im·por·tant·ly, adverb
- half-im·por·tant, adjective
- half-im·por·tant·ly, adverb
- pre·im·por·tant, adjective
- pre·im·por·tant·ly, adverb
- qua·si-im·por·tant, adjective
- qua·si-im·por·tant·ly, adverb
- su·per·im·por·tant, adjective
- su·per·im·por·tant·ly, adverb
- un·im·por·tant, adjective
- un·im·por·tant·ly, adverb
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How to use important in a sentence
We can argue about what the specifics of a plan should look like, but the important thing is that we get back to the negotiating table and hammer out a deal that can be passed into law.
Trump moves closer to Pelosi in economic aid talks, and House speaker must decide next move | Rachael Bade, Erica Werner | September 17, 2020 | Washington PostThe most important thing you can do when you’re in the 50 Best is enjoy it, because it’s not going to last.
Christian Puglisi Is Closing His Influential Copenhagen Restaurants. COVID Is Only Partly to Blame | Rafael Tonon | September 17, 2020 | EaterWe want to see China rise, to continue to rise in a responsible way that will benefit you most, China, because you have an important role to play.
Trump’s most popular YouTube ad is a stew of manipulated video | Glenn Kessler, Meg Kelly | September 17, 2020 | Washington PostIf we had much smaller testing, would have fewer, but we feel that having testing is a very important thing.
Timeline: The 124 times Trump has downplayed the coronavirus threat | Aaron Blake, JM Rieger | September 17, 2020 | Washington PostCrime and safety and health care rank next on the list of most important issues.
Post-ABC Wisconsin poll shows Biden holding narrow edge over Trump | Dan Balz, Emily Guskin | September 16, 2020 | Washington Post
It is also important to avoid using the pope as part of a marketing strategy.
Pope Francis Has the Pleasure of Meeting Angelina Jolie for a Few Seconds | Barbie Latza Nadeau | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTI don't know why or who's doing it, but it's the legacy…and it's a legacy that is so important to the culture.
Phylicia Rashad and the Cult of Cosby Truthers | Stereo Williams | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe benefits of incumbency are quite potent, especially in the all-important area of raising campaign funds.
Again, the difference can seem subtle and sound more like splitting hairs, but the difference is important.
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models | Carrie Arnold | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTBut the most important point I want to make is about what the press does now.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Our Duty Is to Keep Charlie Hebdo Alive | Ayaan Hirsi Ali | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTBut I hope at least to play to him a few times, and what is more important, to hear him play repeatedly.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayThat the inconstancy of such notices, in cases equally important, proves they did not proceed from any such agent.
An estimation of the solids, therefore, furnishes an important clue to the functional efficiency of the kidneys.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddWords are often everywhere as the minute-hands of the soul, more important than even the hour-hands of action.
Pearls of Thought | Maturin M. BallouThe quality of artistic beauty in articulation is very important, beyond the mere accuracy which is ordinarily thought of.
Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge Southwick
British Dictionary definitions for important
/ (ɪmˈpɔːtənt) /
of great significance or value; outstanding: Voltaire is an important writer
of social significance; notable; eminent; esteemed: an important man in the town
(when postpositive, usually foll by to) specially relevant or of great concern (to); valued highly (by): your wishes are important to me
an obsolete word for importunate
Origin of important
1usage For important
Derived forms of important
- importantly, adverb
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