paramount
Translation
paramount, supreme, chief
Examples
The safety of our customers is paramount.
The safety of our customers is paramount.
It is of paramount importance to finish on time.
It is of paramount importance to finish on time.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is paramount (sth.) is of the highest importance The safety of our customers is paramount.
of paramount importance/concern extremely important It is of paramount importance to finish on time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supreme, chief, principal, foremost; Antonyms: secondary, minor, trivial
Etymology
From Old French 'par' (by) + 'amont' (above), literally meaning 'by what is above' or 'above all'.
Memory Tips
Think of a mountain ('mount') that is 'para' (above) everything else. The Paramount Pictures logo is a mountain, representing something supreme.