paramount

/ˈpɛɹəˌmaʊnt/

more important than anything else; supreme

paramount in a sentence

“Safety is of paramount importance in this industry.”

Anglo-Norman paramount superior, from Old French par by + amont above

Related Words

quintessential

representing the most perfect example of a quality

consummate

showing great skill and flair; complete or perfect

superlative

of the highest quality or degree

mediocre

of only moderate quality; not very good

negligible

so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering

nominal

very small; far below the real value or cost