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
Unions have all sorts of political consequences in society that may be even more important.
Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? (Ep. 408 Rebroadcast) | Stephen J. Dubner | September 17, 2020 | FreakonomicsThe A73 is noticeably bigger, but the second card slot and improved weather-sealing are important for those buying it for work reasons.
Sony built a tiny mirrorless camera with a full-frame sensor inside | Stan Horaczek | September 16, 2020 | Popular-Science“I think it’s important as a caveat to say that Google is not good, true, boots-on-the-ground epidemiology,” says Staller.
Google search data can help pinpoint COVID-19 hotspots before they flare up | Kat Eschner | September 15, 2020 | Popular-ScienceFor such an important health care decision, political pressure has no place in the vaccine approval process.
6 questions that must be answered in the race for a vaccine | jakemeth | September 15, 2020 | FortuneThat is not the case for medical products even though the source of drug ingredients is just as, if not more, important as for food.
The ‘inactive' ingredients in your pills could harm you | By Yelena Ionova/The Conversation | September 15, 2020 | Popular-Science
There was so much beauty, talent, potential, and most importantly, honesty in your work.
Dear Leelah, We Will Fight On For You: A Letter to a Dead Trans Teen | Parker Molloy | January 1, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTMost importantly, they were all deleted long before that percentage could rise any higher.
More importantly, it developed a staff unlike anywhere else.
The Bookstore That Bewitched Mick Jagger, John Lennon, and Greta Garbo | Felice Picano | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe wants to show her how clever he is and, more importantly, how well the script is going, that there is hope, a future.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days | David Freeman | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd, perhaps most importantly, you will find a roving cast of characters—the employees of distillery.
No, not for the present,” said Roy, rather importantly; “I have so much to do.
The Young Castellan | George Manville Fenn"And now, by special request, Miss Warlick is going to say a few words," the elderly eye-glassed officer importantly announced.
The Marne | Edith WhartonNewly commissioned staff officers galloped importantly from headquarters to headquarters.
The Code of the Mountains | Charles Neville BuckHe heard the servant girl rushing importantly round the house, slamming windows.
In a German Pension | Katherine MansfieldThen the young fellow came striding importantly down to his counter.
Sons and Lovers | David Herbert Lawrence
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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