Chief (Adjective)
Meaning
Most important element; "the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets"; "the master bedroom"; "a master switch".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The chief ingredient in the recipe was fresh basil.
- Her chief passion in life was photography.
- The company's chief objective is to increase revenue.
- The chief suspect in the murder investigation was the ex-boyfriend.
- The chief characteristic of the species was its bright plumage.