Main entry: crucial, important
Definition: of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
Usage: a crucial moment in his career; a crucial election; a crucial issue for women
Main entry: important, of import
Definition: of great significance or value
Usage: important people; the important questions of the day
Main entry: important
Definition: having or suggesting a consciousness of high position
Usage: recited the decree with an important air; took long important strides in the direction of his office
Main entry: important, authoritative
Definition: having authority or ascendancy or influence
Usage: an important official; the captain's authoritative manner
Main entry: important, significant
Definition: important in effect or meaning
Usage: a significant change in tax laws; a significant change in the Constitution; a significant contribution; significant details; statistically significant