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

[ Syn: of import ]

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

[ Syn: significant ]

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

[ Syn: crucial ]

having authority or ascendancy or influence; an important official; the captains authoritative manner

[ Syn: authoritative ]

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'