Dictionary definition · important
adjective
- of great significance or value"important people"
- important in effect or meaning"a significant change in tax laws"
- of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis"a crucial moment in his career"
- having authority or ascendancy or influence"an important official"
- having or suggesting a consciousness of high position"recited the decree with an important air"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).