Definition of important

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  • important is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • important is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • important is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of important

  • having authority or ascendancy or influence (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an important official

    Synonyms

    1. authoritative
  • of great significance or value (adjective)

    Examples

    1. important people
    2. the important questions of the day

    Synonyms

    1. of import
  • important in effect or meaning (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. significant
  • of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. crucial
  • having or suggesting a consciousness of high position (adjective)

    Examples

    1. recited the decree with an important air
    2. took long important strides in the direction of his office

See definition of important in Merriam Webster