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importantly

/ɪmˈpɔːr.tənt.li/
im · por · tant · ly
Adjective:important
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• adverb

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').

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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Word Nuance & Usage

While traditional style guides once favored 'more important' as an elliptical phrase meaning 'what is more important,' 'more importantly' and 'most importantly' are now universally accepted and standard in modern English.

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Importantly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/importantly
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