What does surprisingly mean?
Surprisingly means In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual..
Surprisingly
/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/ · adverb
Meaning
In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual..
Example Sentences
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.
François Hollande has moved a step closer to becoming the first Socialist president of France in a generation by beating the incumbent, Nicolas Sarkozy, in the first round of elections. But the surprisingly high vote for the extreme-right candidate, Marine Le Pen, boosted the overall figures for the right and meant that the final runoff vote on 6 May remains on a knife edge.
Synonyms for surprisingly
Antonyms for surprisingly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more surprisingly
- most surprisingly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for surprisingly?
Common synonyms include believe it or not[sentence adverb]] sense>, unexpectedly, unusually, astonishingly.
What is the opposite of surprisingly?
Possible antonyms include unsurprisingly, predictably, as usual[as usual.
How do you use surprisingly in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: unexpectedly, unusually
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