chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent

a point of paramount significance.

above others in rank or authority; superior in power or jurisdiction.

a supreme ruler; overlord.

adjective

inferior , last , least , less , lesser , lowest , minor , secondary , smallest , trivial

adjective

ascendant , capital , cardinal , chief , commanding , controlling , crowning , dominant , eminent , first , foremost , headmost , leading , main , outstanding , overbearing , predominant , predominate , preeminent , premier , preponderant , prevalent , primary , prime , regnant , sovereign , supremenotes:paramount means \'primary , top\'; tantamount means \'equivalent to , same as\'; paramount first meant \'highest in jurisdiction\' , key , major , number one , principal , top , dominating , dominative , governing , reigning , ruling , highest , master , ruler , superior , supreme , utmost