Antonyms for importantly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : im-pawr-tnt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɔr tnt


Definition of importantly

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Middle French important and directly from Medieval Latin importantem (nominative importans), present participle of importare "be significant in," from Latin importare "bring in" (see import). Related: Importantly.
  • As in principally : adv mainly
  • As in essentially : adv basically
  • As in above all : adv most importantly
  • As in par excellence : adv of highest quality
Example sentences :
  • "That's all Gladys ever has," Mary Rose told him importantly.
  • Extract from : « Mary Rose of Mifflin » by Frances R. Sterrett
  • "You shall learn, you shall learn, little sister," said Yakoff importantly.
  • Extract from : « The Book of All-Power » by Edgar Wallace
  • And somehow Crewe seemed to bulk most importantly at that moment.
  • Extract from : « Jack O' Judgment » by Edgar Wallace
  • “Physical conformation of the road,” said Smith importantly.
  • Extract from : « Blue Jackets » by George Manville Fenn
  • “Polly makes this herself on purpose for us,” said Mercer importantly.
  • Extract from : « Burr Junior » by G. Manville Fenn
  • “Court etiquette demands it,” said the Ambassador, importantly.
  • Extract from : « Dick, Marjorie and Fidge » by G. E. Farrow
  • In some hands,” said the doctor, importantly, “but we shall see.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bar » by George Manville Fenn
  • “I led the line, going in to assembly,” reported Meg importantly.
  • Extract from : « Four Little Blossoms at Oak Hill School » by Mabel C. Hawley
  • "They put glasses on cows in Russia," said Miss Cantillon importantly.
  • Extract from : « Skippy Bedelle » by Owen Johnson
  • "Oh, but I wouldn't give him the check," Angel cut in, importantly.
  • Extract from : « Angel Unawares » by C. N. Williamson

Synonyms for importantly

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