important meaning and definition

IMPORTANT adjective

Definition of important (adjective)

1. of great significance or value
   • "important people"; "the important questions of the day"
   • synonyms: of import
   • antonym: unimportant
2. important in effect or meaning
   • "a significant change in tax laws"; "a significant change in the Constitution"; "a significant contribution"; "significant details"; "statistically significant"
   • synonyms: significant
   • antonym: insignificant
3. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
   • "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women"
   • synonyms: crucial
   • antonym: noncrucial
4. having authority or ascendancy or influence
   • "an important official"; "the captain's authoritative manner"
   • synonyms: authoritative
5. 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"