CEFR C1

paramount

adjective

Meaning

More important than anything else; supreme.

Examples

The paramount concern for the new government was economic stability.
Maintaining customer satisfaction is paramount to the success of any business.

Synonyms: chief, primary, foremost, supreme, preeminent

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paramount (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

Definition

More important than anything else; supreme.

Examples

The paramount concern for the new government was economic stability.
Maintaining customer satisfaction is paramount to the success of any business.
Her paramount goal in life was to make a positive impact on the world.

How to Use paramount

paramount to (prepositional phrase): Essential or crucial for something. — "Trust is paramount to a successful partnership."
of paramount importance (collocation): Extremely important. — "For athletes, proper nutrition is of paramount importance."

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