Important/ɪmˈpɔːrtnt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/2Personal Priorities Use 'important' to express personal priorities and convince others of their value. It's important to me that we eat dinner together as a family. Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Weight Conveys a sense of urgency or seriousness in discussions about beliefs and values. Respecting others is very important.