Important meaning

What does “important” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“important” is an adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: of great significance or value.

important

of great significance or value
“important people”
“the important questions of the day”
Synonymsof import
Oppositesunimportant
important in effect or meaning
“a significant change in tax laws”
“a significant change in the Constitution”
Synonymssignificant
of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
“a crucial moment in his career”
“a crucial election”
Synonymscrucial
having authority or ascendancy or influence
“an important official”
“the captain's authoritative manner”
Synonymsauthoritative
having or suggesting a consciousness of high position
“recited the decree with an important air”
“took long important strides in the direction of his office”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University