all-important

[ awl-im-pawr-tnt ]

adjective

1. extremely or vitally important; essential.

all-important

adjective

1. crucial; vital

Word History and Origins

Origin of all-important¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

With just one day to go, the race for the White House is deadlocked - both at the national level and in the all-important battleground states.

From BBC

The most important swing state is Pennsylvania because it has the largest number of votes in the all-important electoral college.

From BBC

Rather than get aggressive with his all-important bullpen, Roberts decided to let Flaherty wear it.

From Los Angeles Times

Everyone I had met on my travels through the Southwest to talk with Latinos during this all-important election year — politicians, farmers, friends, strangers — was welcoming and had great stories to tell.

From Los Angeles Times

The special counsel is effectively hedging his bets in this all-important wager on the Pence evidence.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• basic
• crucial
• decisive
• essential
• fundamental
• imperative
• indispensable
• mandatory
• needed
• paramount
• required
• significant
• unavoidable
• urgent
• vital