consequential
/ˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/
adj 4
Collocations
2ADJ.
most, profound
ADV.
once
Definitions
adj
1
Following as a result.
2
Having significant consequences; of importance.
The more profound and consequential the issue, the more stubborn our denial.
3
Important or significant.
4
Self-important.
He was a very short, fat little man, with immensely long grey side-whiskers, and a most consequential manner.
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Synonyms
adjective — having important issues or results
- eventful
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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The more profound and consequential the issue, the more stubborn our denial.
Wiktionary02
He was a very short, fat little man, with immensely long grey side-whiskers, and a most consequential manner.
Wiktionary03
All elections are important. But we know in our bones this one is more consequential.
Tatoeba · #900773904
Tom wanted to do something consequential for once.
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