paramount
Intermediate/ˈpærəˌmaʊnt/
- adjective
- Greatest in importance, rank, character
paramount in a sentence
- “It was paramount that the bomb squad disconnect the blue wire before removing the fuse.”
- “The paramount goal is to restore the colonial-era house with complete historical accuracy.”
- “Maintaining the secrecy of the agreement is of paramount importance.”
What does “paramount” mean?
paramount (adjective) means greatest in importance, rank, character. It is pronounced /ˈpærəˌmaʊnt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "paramount" mean?
- paramount (adjective) means: Greatest in importance, rank, character
- How do you pronounce "paramount"?
- "paramount" is pronounced /ˈpærəˌmaʊnt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "paramount" in a sentence?
- Here is "paramount" used in a sentence: It was paramount that the bomb squad disconnect the blue wire before removing the fuse.
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