It is used very rarely. It is old-fashioned and flowery. It is most often used in the phrase "of paramount importance." Usually you can just use a plain word like "most" or "highest" and usually it is better to do so. "To a journalist, accuracy is of paramount importance." "The paramount question of the age is how to deal with climate change." "The politician said that a border wall would benefit both nations, because safety is the paramount concern of both." Here's an example of the style of writing that uses words like "paramount:" "Not for two centuries, since the historic strife of Anglican and Puritan, had our island produced a ruler in whom the religious motive was paramount in the like degree." P.S. I could give a flippant but accurate answer and say that in the United States, _by far_ the most common use of the word "paramount" is when mentioning the movie company, Paramount Pictures Corporation. Thus, the most typical usage would be something like: "Paramount has canceled the movie, 'Mission Impossible: 6.'"

I like the word Paramount - so did the movie company! It's of paramount importance that we use this word sometimes! It's a lovely word! Don't let it fall into disuse.

Hi! Paramount is more of a formal word. Typically used when something is the most important. For example "Learning a new language is of paramount importance" - it just means the absolute most but its not typically used in day-to-day speaking :)

It just means extremely important and sounds good for essays and stuff. eg. It is of paramount importance that you give her the right dosage of the drug or she will die etc.