paramount

Definitions

From Old French par amont, 'by above' (par 'by' + amont 'above,' from mont- 'mountain'). To be paramount is to stand above everyone else — once a feudal title (lord paramount = supreme overlord), now anything that towers over all other concerns: of the greatest importance.

Common Collocations

• 1.of paramount importance至关重要
• 2.paramount concern首要关切
• 3.remain paramount保持首要地位

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The safety of the passengers is of paramount importance.

• 2.

  For her, family always remained paramount.

• 3.

  Confidentiality is paramount in this line of work.