What does shockingly mean?
Shockingly means In a shocking manner..
Shockingly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a shocking manner..
Definitions by Sense
- In a shocking manner.
- To a shocking degree.
Example Sentences
He had thinned shockingly, losing 100 pounds in the last month of his illness.
Their efforts were shockingly slipshod.
He’s forced to travel back to 1969 to prevent an evil alien (a shockingly effective, nearly unrecognizable Jemaine Clement of Flight Of The Conchords, playing sort of a psychotic extraterrestrial-biker serial killer) from destroying the world by killing Brolin. Smith is aided in his quest by an elfin, time-jumping alien with psychic powers played by another Coen brothers veteran, A Serious Man star Michael Stuhlbarg.
Synonyms for shockingly
Antonyms for shockingly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more shockingly
- most shockingly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shockingly?
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How do you use shockingly in a sentence?
He had thinned shockingly, losing 100 pounds in the last month of his illness.
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