paramount

Definitions

More important than anything else; supreme.

Having supreme power or authority.

Examples

It is of paramount importance that we finish the project before the deadline.

Safety remains the paramount concern for the airline during severe weather conditions.

The health of the citizens is paramount to the success of the nation.

Synonyms

supreme foremost preeminent dominant chief principal leading

Antonyms

minor insignificant secondary subordinate trivial unimportant negligible