paramount

Definition

  • adjective: very important
  • adjective: superior to all others
  • synonyms: syn, principal, chief

Examples

  • Unemployment was the 'paramount' [='chief, main'] issue in the election.

  • Safety is of 'paramount' importance. = Safety is 'paramount'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The chancellor demanded my immediate involvement. It'll be hard to investigate if you're detaining all my witnesses. The security of information is paramount. In these volatile times... ...mistakes like Jordan Tower can no longer be tolerated... ...if, indeed, Jordan Tower was an accident. (..)
    2005 V for Vendetta