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."

Synonyms of paramount

Words with a similar meaning to paramount:

• chief
• primary
• foremost
• supreme
• preeminent

Antonyms of paramount

Words with the opposite meaning to paramount:

• subordinate
• secondary

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