Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Striking the right balance is especially important because of sequence-of-returns risk.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Usually these World Cup chitchats start with silly icebreakers before the important stuff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Creating a properly functioning and trusted recruitment department is every bit as important.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Most important for investors wanting to ride the AI wave, Musk merged his xAi artificial intelligence company into SpaceX this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It seemed to me strangely important not to lose track of time.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




Vocabulary lists containing important


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "important" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com