Synonyms for important
49 synonyms for “important”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Important as in “significant”
adjective: of great significance or value
- significant
- crucial
- essential
- consequential
- historic
- outstanding
- valuable
- meaningful
- vital
- weighty
- big
- grave
- key
- fundamental
- noted
- heavy
- relevant
- necessary
- great
- principal
- grand
- serious
- central
- distinguished
- substantial
- primary
- imperative
- considerable
- material
- effective
- telling
- signal
- cardinal
Important as in “remarkable”
adjective: important in effect or meaning
- remarkable
- notable
- noteworthy
- momentous
- noticeable
- salient
- pertinent
- extraordinary
- world-shaking
Important as in “authoritative”
adjective: having authority or ascendancy or influence
- authoritative
- influential
- prominent
- powerful
Important as in “critical”
adjective: of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
- critical
- pivotal
- decisive
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