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importantly Antonyms

Opposite of importantly

Because the opposite of importantly shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Used to emphasize the significance or priority of a statement, fact, or point, especially when comparing it with others (often used with 'more' or 'most').

Usage Example

"The new software is faster and, more insignificantly, much more secure than the previous version."

Strongest
insignificantly
Strong
trivially
incidentally

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner that conveys a sense of self-importance, authority, or pomposity.

Usage Example

"He cleared his throat humbly before announcing the committee's final decision."

Strongest
humbly
Strong
modestly
unassumingly

Similar words to importantly

Words similar to importantly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

self-importantly
significantly
pompously
crucially
notably
grandly
vitally
officiously
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Importantly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/importantly
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