importantly

adv

1. Used to mark a statement as having importance.

   “These potentially ground-breaking discoveries need to be tempered by the knowledge that very high doses - the equivalent of 100-plus bottles of red wine daily - were given to mice. Importantly, after resveratrol is absorbed into the blood, it is broken down quickly and may have limited effect in humans.”

   “More importantly and closer to life, slangs help build an instant intimacy and informality.”

   “Importantly, apprenticeships provide an alternate route into employment, giving people from all backgrounds the chance to build in-demand skills and a career for life.”

2. In an important manner.

   “Even sitting in a restaurant, the person on a cell phone seems importantly busy and on the move.”