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importantly

adverb
USim-POR-tuhnt-lee/ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/UKim-PAW-tuhnt-lee/ɪmˈpɔː.tənt.li/

2 meanings of importantly

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  1. 1
    adverb
    Used to show that the next thing you say is important.

    Importantly, the bridge will stay open while it is being fixed.

    Bring water and, importantly, a hat, because the sun is very strong.

    Similarcrucially, significantly, notably

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  2. 2
    adverb
    In a way that is important or makes someone look important.

    The little boy marched importantly to the front of the class with the note.

    The guard nodded importantly and opened the gate.

    Similarsignificantly, substantially, pompously

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Origin

From important and the ending -ly.