importantly

adverbcommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ɪmˈpɔː.tənt.li//
United Kingdom/[ɪmˈpʰɔːʔn̩ʔli]/
United Kingdom/[ɪmˈpʰɔːtənt̚li]/
United States//ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li//
United States/[ɪmˈpʰɔɹʔn̩tli]/

Used to mark a statement as having importance.

adverb

1
Used to mark a statement as having importance.
These potentially ground-breaking discoveries need to be tempered by the knowledge that very high doses - the equivalent of 100-plus bottles of red wine daily - were given to mice. Importantly, after resveratrol is absorbed into the blood, it is broken down quickly and may have limited effect in humans.
More importantly and closer to life, slangs help build an instant intimacy and informality.
Importantly, apprenticeships provide an alternate route into employment, giving people from all backgrounds the chance to build in-demand skills and a career for life.
2
In an important manner.
Even sitting in a restaurant, the person on a cell phone seems importantly busy and on the move.

Etymology

Etymology tree English important Middle English -ly English -ly English importantly From important + -ly.

Forms

comparative: more importantly
superlative: most importantly

import · Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for…importance · The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.important · Having relevant and crucial value; having import.

importantly · Used to mark a statement as having importance.

impose · To apply, enforce, or establish (something, often regarded as…imposing · Magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size,…impossible · Not possible; not able to be done or happen.

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