surprisingly

[səˈpraɪzɪŋli]

surprisingly Definition

in a way that causes someone to feel mild astonishment or shock.

Using surprisingly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surprisingly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Surprisingly, he managed to finish the project ahead of schedule.

  • Example

    The movie was surprisingly good.

  • Example

    Surprisingly, she didn't seem to mind when I told her the bad news.

surprisingly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surprisingly

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Summary: surprisingly in Brief

The adverb 'surprisingly' [səˈpraɪzɪŋli] denotes mild astonishment or shock. It is often used to describe unexpected outcomes or events, as in 'Surprisingly, he managed to finish the project ahead of schedule.' 'Surprisingly' can also be used to describe positive experiences, such as 'The movie was surprisingly good.'

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