Important is an adjective that is assigned to something or someone who has merit or recognition for some achievement. In general terms, it defines the quality of what is relevant, which is highly valued for its qualities, that is, what matters.
Example: "Antonio has become an important employee over the years".
The term can also refer to something that has been done by a person and that is praiseworthy, meritorious.
Example: "Pedro was an important player throughout the game".
The adjective important can also be attributed to people or facts that have some influence or prestige, that is, that are worthy of consideration and authority.
Example: “João, president of the company, will receive an important award”.
Example: "Selma's company is the most important in the industry".
Example: “Júlio thinks he is an important person in Paula's life”.
It can also be used in the action of recommending notices that need to be adhered to to a particular group.
Example: "Rita came to give an important announcement to the night gang".
Example: “This message from Sofia is very important to you”.
Synonyms of important
When the word important is used to assign the characteristic of merit or recognition, it can be replaced by synonyms such as:
- significant,
- Really,
- respectable,
- interesting,
- relevant,
- memorable,
- remarkable,
- brave,
- solemn,
- commendable.
When it refers to something or someone that have prestige, it can be replaced by synonyms such as:
- prestigious,
- powerful,
- reputed,
- illustrious,
- influential,
- prestigious,
- eminent,
- famous,
- distinguished,
- egregious,
- huge.
When referring to something that can't dispense, the word can be replaced by the following synonyms:
- indispensable,
- essential,
- essential,
- fundamental,
- basic,
- crucial,
- primordial,
- elementary,
- required,
- necessary,
- determinant,
- convenient,
- relevant,
- timely.
And by referring to someone who thinks they are important, it can still be replaced by synonyms such as:
- convinced,
- cocky,
- arrogant,
- cocky,
- presumptuous,
- presumed,
- boastful,
- petulant,
- superb, haughty,
- fatuous,
- immodest,
- vain.
See also the meanings of Relevant, Relevant and Importance.