What are synonyms for "important"?

Synonyms for important: crucial, significant, essential, vital, pivotal, consequential.

important synonyms, antonyms & meanings

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Definitions

﹒Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.

﹒Having authority, power, or high social status.

Examples

﹒It is important to arrive at the meeting on time.

﹒Health is the most important thing in life.

﹒She made an important decision regarding her career.

Synonyms

crucial significant essential vital pivotal consequential meaningful

Antonyms

trivial insignificant unimportant minor negligible inconsequential frivolous

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