surprisingly
adverbcommon in dialogue
- //səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli//
In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.
adverb
- 1
In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.
Near-synonyms: unexpectedly, unusually
The house was surprisingly small for such a numerous family.
Not surprisingly, the electrician didn't come at the time he had said.
Chema'd, surprisingly, paid for everything.
Etymology
Etymology tree English surprising Middle English -ly English -ly English surprisingly From surprising + -ly.
Forms
- comparative
- more surprisingly
- superlative
- most surprisingly
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surprisingly · In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.
surreal · Resembling a dream: fantastic and incongruous.surrender · To give up into the power, control, or possession of another.surrogate · A substitute (usually of a person, position or role).