C2adjectiveformalwork
US/ˈper.ə.maʊnt/
UK/ˈpær.ə.maʊnt/
more important than anything else
In context
When you travel with young children, their safety is always paramount.
Customer satisfaction is of paramount importance to our company.
For doctors, the patient's wellbeing must remain the paramount concern.
Words that go with paramount
adjective + noun
- paramount importanceClean water is of paramount importance after a flood.
- paramount concernPassenger safety is the airline's paramount concern.
- paramount considerationThe child's welfare is the paramount consideration in custody cases.
- paramount interestPeace in the region is of paramount interest to all sides.
adverb + adjective
- absolutely paramountIn this job, attention to detail is absolutely paramount.