Imperative Synonyms

36 imperative synonyms include vitally important, of vital importance, all-important, vital, crucial, critical, and of great consequence. Imperative is an adjective, and its antonyms are unimportant and optional. Here are some additional synonyms for "imperative" with example sentences.

Another word for Imperative

36 other ways to say imperative.

1. vital

2. authoritative

  • peremptory  
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  • overweening  
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  • overbearing  
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  • masterful  
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  • magisterial  
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  • lordly  
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  • insistent  
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  • imperious  
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  • high-handed  
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  • firm
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  • domineering  
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  • dictatorial  
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  • commanding  
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  • bossy  
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  • autocratic  
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  • authoritative  
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  • assertive
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Use imperative in a Sentence

Communication is imperative in teamwork.

It's imperative to finish today.

She made an imperative decision quickly.

The instructions were imperative to follow.