CHIEF

adjective

Synonyms

Principal; head; leading; main; paramount; supreme; prime; vital; especial; great; grand; eminent; master.

1. Highest in office or rank; principal; head. "Chief rulers." John. xii. 42.
2. Principal or most eminent in any quality or action; most distinguished; having most influence; taking the lead; most important; as, the chief topic of conversation; the chief interest of man.
3. Very intimate, near, or close. [Obs.] A whisperer separateth chief friends. Prov. xvi. 28.

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Added: October 09, 2025 Updated: October 09, 2025