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Definition of importantly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

importantly

adverb
 
/ɪmˈpɔːtntli/
 
/ɪmˈpɔːrtntli/
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  1. used for saying that something is important
    • More importantly, can he be trusted?
    Language Bank emphasisemphasisHighlighting an important point
      • This case emphasizes the importance of honest communication between managers and employees.
      • The study highlights how important good communication is for an organization.
      • Effective communication skills are essential.
      • Excellent communication skills are crucial for a negotiator.
      • Good communication skills are vital to career success.
      • It should be noted that this study considers only verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is not dealt with here.
      • It is important to remember that non-verbal communication plays a key role in getting your message across.
      • An important point to remember is that good communication is a two-way process.
      • Communication is not only about the words you use but also your body language and, especially/above all, the effectiveness with which you listen.
      • I would like to draw attention to the role of listening in effective communication.
      • Choose your words carefully: in particular, avoid confusing and ambiguous language.
      • Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you must learn to listen as well as to speak.
  2. in a way that shows that somebody has, or seems to have, great influence or authority
    • She was sitting importantly behind a big desk.
    see also self-importantly
See importantly in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English

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