Paramount

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrəˌmaʊnt/

Paramount (adjective)

  1. More important than anything else.
  2. Having the highest power or authority.

Examples

  • Safety is paramount in this industry.
  • Customer satisfaction is paramount for our success.

Common collocations: paramount importance, paramount concern, paramount priority, paramount leader, paramount power

Synonyms of Paramount

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Paramount

  • — When discussing importance or rank.
  • — When discussing priority or order.