Importance: English Vocabulary List

large in quantity, extent, or degree

"It was considerable."

"The considerable amount of time and effort that she invested in her education paid off when she got her dream job."

well-known or easily recognizable due to importance, influence, or distinct features

"The building is prominent."

"The prominent scientist was invited to give a speech at the international conference on climate change held in Paris."

standing out due to its importance or relevance

"This is a salient point."

"The speaker highlighted the salient points of her argument so that everyone in the audience would remember the most important information."

greatest in significance, importance, degree, or achievement

"She is the leading expert."

"The leading cause of death in the country is heart disease followed by cancer."

highly significant or impactful

"A momentous decision was made."

"The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion and leaders from all over the world gathered to witness the historic event."

playing a crucial role or serving as a key point of reference

"This is a pivotal moment."

"The scientist's discovery was pivotal to the development of the vaccine and millions of lives have been saved as a result of her work."

essential and impossible to do without

"She is indispensable."

"The indispensable assistant managed the CEO's schedule and made sure that nothing important was ever forgotten or overlooked by anyone."

having the most importance or influence

"His primary goal is health."

"The primary goal of the new policy is to reduce pollution and protect the environment for future generations to enjoy."

related to the core and most important or basic parts of something

"Respect is fundamental."

"Learning to read is a fundamental skill that every child must develop during their early years of primary school education."

deserving of attention due to importance, excellence, or notable qualities

"It is noteworthy."

"The noteworthy achievement of climbing Mount Everest at the age of seventy proved that age is just a number."

extremely important or essential

"This step is crucial."

"The crucial meeting with the investors will determine whether the startup receives enough funding to continue its operations next year."

absolutely necessary and of great importance

"Water is vital for life."

"Regular exercise and a healthy diet are vital for maintaining good physical and mental health throughout your entire life."

having a higher or exaggerated reputation or value than something truly deserves

"The movie is overrated."

"The overrated restaurant had long lines but the food was no better than any other place."

signifying a matter of deep concern

"The news is grave."

"The doctor had a grave expression on his face when he delivered the diagnosis and the patient knew that the news was not good."

having the highest importance

"This is chief."

"The chief concern of the parents was the safety of their children so they installed security cameras all around their house."

holding such great value or importance that it cannot be measured or replaced

"Her advice was invaluable."

"Her advice was invaluable and helped me make the right decision about my career when I was feeling completely lost and confused."

required for a particular purpose or situation

"He has the requisite skills."

"The requisite skills for the job include typing and using Microsoft Office programs."

belonging to something or someone's character and nature

"The value is intrinsic."

"The intrinsic value of the artwork was not monetary but sentimental to the family."

able to have much impact on someone or something

"She is an influential leader."

"She is one of the most influential fashion designers in the world and her collections are always highly anticipated by critics."

unable to result in success or anything useful

"The effort was futile."

"The futile effort to save the old building from demolition failed because the city council had already voted unanimously to tear it down."

having no importance or connection with something

"This fact is irrelevant."

"The irrelevant comments from the audience member disrupted the speaker's flow and wasted valuable time that could have been used for better questions."

so small or insignificant that can be completely disregarded

"The difference is negligible."

"The negligible difference in quality between the expensive brand and the cheap brand made the price gap seem completely unreasonable to careful shoppers."

having little or no importance

"Don't argue about trivial things."

"Do not waste your time arguing about trivial matters because there are much more important issues that need your attention right now."

a situation of crucial importance that demands immediate and swift action

"Urgency demands swift action."

"The situation's urgency demanded that we act immediately to prevent further damage."

the established ranking or priority given to something based on its perceived significance or urgency

"Safety takes precedence always."

"In this dangerous profession, the safety of the workers must always take precedence over profit."

a challenging situation caused by a shortage, such as time, money, or resources, that requires immediate attention or action

"A time crunch looms."

"The tight deadline created a serious time crunch, forcing us to work overtime every day."

the most important part of something on which its existence, success, or truth depends

"Honesty is the cornerstone."

"Honesty and integrity are the cornerstone of any successful and trustworthy relationship."

the leading or most prominent position or place in a particular field, activity, or situation

"At the forefront of science."

"This research institute is at the forefront of developing new treatments for rare diseases."

the state or quality of being important, well-known, or noticeable

"Gaining prominence quickly."

"Her talent and hard work led to her gaining prominence in the competitive acting industry."

to describe something in a way that makes it seem more important or extreme than it really is

"Don't overstate the problem."

"It would be an exaggeration to overstate the impact of this minor change on the overall project's success."

to give prominence or importance to something

"The speech foregrounds hope."

"The speaker's address will foreground the importance of community collaboration in solving local problems."

to give a higher level of importance or urgency to a particular task, goal, or objective compared to others

"Prioritize your tasks now."

"When faced with multiple demands, it's crucial to prioritize your tasks based on their importance."

to have more value, effect or importance than other things

"Joy will outweigh sadness."

"The immense joy of seeing her children succeed will always outweigh any personal sacrifices she made."

to make something seem less important or significant than it truly is

"Downplay the issue."

"The politician attempted to downplay the scandal to avoid negative public perception and scrutiny."

to describe something better, larger, worse, etc. than it truly is

"Do not exaggerate the problem."

"My younger brother tends to exaggerate everything that happens to him so I never know if his stories are actually true or not."

to stress something's importance or value

"Data underscores the problem."

"The consistent rise in temperatures underscores the critical need for immediate climate action."

to value and cherish deeply

"I will treasure this gift forever."

"I will treasure this gift forever because it was given to me by someone very special."

to place too much importance or attention on something, exaggerating its significance beyond what is necessary or appropriate

"Don't overemphasize small things."

"It's easy to overemphasize minor details and lose sight of the main objective of the project."

in a manner that is easily noticeable or attracts attention

"Prominently displayed the award."

"The company's logo was prominently displayed on the team's uniforms, attracting widespread attention."

in a manner that stresses the urgency or importance of a duty or task

"Imperatively, we must act."

"Imperatively, we must address the environmental crisis before it becomes irreversible and catastrophic."

well-known or easily recognizable due to importance, influence, or distinct features

"He is a prominent figure."

"The prominent scientist was invited to speak at the international conference about climate change and its effects on coastal cities."

possessing the quality of being the most important or basic part of something

"Honesty is cardinal."

"The cardinal rule of wilderness survival is to always carry enough water because dehydration can kill you faster than hunger or cold."

considered a necessary and important part of something

"It is integral to success."

"Creativity and critical thinking are integral components of a well-rounded education in the modern world."

significant in amount or degree

"It was substantial."

"The substantial increase in funding will allow the research team to pursue groundbreaking new avenues of study."

having significant effects or outcomes

"It was a consequential decision."

"His consequential actions during the crisis had a profound and lasting impact on the nation's history."

having the most importance or influence

"This is primary goal."

"The primary reason for the company's success is its excellent customer service and commitment to quality products."

having the highest importance or influence

"This is the principal issue."

"The principal issue we need to address is the lack of funding for essential community programs."

absolutely necessary and of great importance

"Water is vital."

"Clean drinking water is vital for human survival and access to it should be considered a basic human right."

signifying a matter of deep concern

"The situation is grave."

"The grave situation required immediate action and the president called an emergency meeting of his top advisors."

having the highest importance

"This is the chief reason."

"The chief concern for the company at this moment is to increase its market share."

highly prominent or regarded as the main attraction in a particular field or context

"A marquee player."

"The renowned chef was the marquee attraction at the culinary festival, drawing large crowds."

having limited significance or importance

"The difference is marginal."

"The marginal improvement in her test scores was not enough to raise her grade to a passing level so she failed."

not central or of primary importance

"A peripheral concern arose."

"The peripheral details of the story were not important so the teacher told the students to focus on the main events instead."

subordinate or considered secondary in importance

"He is subservient."

"The subservient attitude of the servant was expected in that time period."

surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use

"The word is redundant."

"The redundant phrase 'free gift' is unnecessary because gifts are already free."

a crucial duty or task that is essential and requires immediate attention or action

"It is an imperative."

"It is an imperative that we address climate change immediately to secure a sustainable future for generations."

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

"Do not underestimate your opponent's strength."

"Do not underestimate the difficulty of the exam because many students fail it every year despite studying hard."

to seem or become less significant in comparison to something else

"His efforts pale now."

"Compared to the vastness of the universe, our daily concerns often pale into insignificance."