paramount
adjective | /paramount/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
more important than anything else; supreme
paramount
adjective | /paramount/
Essential WordsMEDIUMmore important than anything else; supreme
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Synonyms
supremeforemostpredominantprimary
Antonyms
secondarysubordinatetrivial
Examples
"Safety is of paramount importance on this site."
"Their mission has paramount national significance."
Etymology
from Old French par-amont “above”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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