adjective

paramount

/ˈpærəmaʊnt/ · say it: PAR·uh·mount

more important than anything else; supreme

In Sophisticated Everyday

of chief importance

In Formal & Academic

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1. (adjective) more important than anything else; supreme

2. (adjective) of the highest rank or authority

Examples

1. Safety is paramount in our workplace.
2. The paramount leader made the final decision.

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