IMPORTANT

• (adj.) of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

  "a crucial moment in his career", "a crucial election", "a crucial issue for women"

  synonyms : crucial

• (adj.) of great significance or value

  "important people", "the important questions of the day"

  synonyms : of import

• (adj.) important in effect or meaning

  "a significant change in tax laws", "a significant change in the Constitution", "a significant contribution", "significant details", "statistically significant"

  synonyms : significant

• (adj.) having or suggesting a consciousness of high position

  "recited the decree with an important air", "took long important strides in the direction of his office"

• (adj.) having authority or ascendancy or influence

  "an important official", "the captain's authoritative manner"

  synonyms : authoritative

  The captain’s authoritative manner kept the sailors disciplined. -added by naila_inlas

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