1. (

• important ,
• of_import

) of great significance or value; "important people"; "the important questions of the day" ;

2. (

• significant ,
• important ,

) important in effect or meaning; "a significant change in tax laws"; "a significant change in the Constitution"; "a significant contribution"; "significant details"; "statistically significant" ;

3. (

• crucial ,
• important ,

) of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women" ;

4. (

• authoritative ,
• important

) having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important official"; "the captain's authoritative manner" ;

5. (

• important

) 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" ;