English · Adjectives
paramount
/ˈpær.ə.maʊnt/
[/ˈpær.ə.maʊnt/]
most important
Advancedadjective
Definition
More important than anything else; supreme in rank or significance.
Example
In any rescue operation, the safety of the victims must be the paramount concern.
In any rescue operation, the safety of the victims must be the paramount concern.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'paramont' (above), from 'par' plus 'amont' (upward).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in formal, legal, and professional contexts about priority.