adjective
of great significance or value
Synonyms
of import
Examples
- important people
- the important questions of the day
adjective
important in effect or meaning
Synonyms
Examples
- a significant change in tax laws
- a significant change in the Constitution
- a significant contribution
- significant details
- statistically significant
adjective
of extreme importance
Synonyms
Examples
- vital to the resolution of a crisis
- a crucial moment in his career
- a crucial election
- a crucial issue for women
adjective
having authority or ascendancy or influence
Synonyms
Examples
- an important official
- the captain's authoritative manner
adjective
having or suggesting a consciousness of high position
Examples
- recited the decree with an important air
- took long important strides in the direction of his office