leading

Synonyms

arch, big, capital, cardinal, central, chief, dominant, first, foremost, grand, great, greatest, highest, key, main, master, overbearing, overriding, paramount, predominant, preeminent, premier, primal, primary, principal, prior, sovereign (also sovran), supreme;

Antonyms

last, least;

Near Antonyms

inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, minor, negligible, slight, trifling, trivial, unimportant;

collateral, inferior, secondary, subordinate, subsidiary;

Related Words

distinguished, eminent, illustrious, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, prestigious, signal, star, stellar, superior;

high-level, senior, top;

important, influential, major, mighty, momentous, significant;

incomparable, matchless, unequaled (or unequalled), unparalleled, unsurpassed;

celebrated, famed, famous, renowned;