most importantly
What is the opposite of most importantly? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Adverb — Used to introduce the point the speaker considers the single most significant, usually at the end of a list.
How to use most importantly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
and most importantly
most importantly of all
but most importantly
Acceptable in all registers. A minority of style guides prefer 'most important' as the sentence adverbial, but 'most importantly' is now standard.
Frequently asked questions
Is it 'most importantly' or 'most important'?
Both are defensible. 'Most important' is an elliptical form of 'what is most important', preferred by traditionalists, while 'most importantly' treats the phrase as an ordinary sentence adverb. Modern usage guides accept both, and 'most importantly' is now the commoner choice.
When should you use 'more importantly' instead?
Use 'more importantly' when you are weighing two points against each other, and 'most importantly' when you are singling out the top item from three or more.
