surprisingly
//səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli//
Forms
- Comparative
- more surprisingly
- Superlative
- most surprisingly
Definitions
1.In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.
- 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.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3873
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Word family
Etymology
Etymology tree
English surprising
Middle English -ly
English -ly
English surprisingly
From surprising + -ly.