Meaning & Definition of word "Strangely"
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Strangely
/ˈstreɪndʒli/
adverb:
- 1. In a way that is unusual, surprising, or difficult to understand.
- Example: Strangely, the lights flickered on and off without any explanation.
- 2. In a manner that is odd or peculiar.
- Example: She smiled strangely, as if she was hiding a secret.
- 3. In a way that deviates from the expected norm or standard.
- Example: Strangely, he felt a sense of calm in the chaotic situation.
- 4. In an unfamiliar or foreign way.
- Example: The food tasted strangely to him, as he had never experienced those flavors before.
- 5. In an eerie or unsettling manner.
- Example: The house stood strangely silent, as if it were abandoned for years.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'strange' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
strangely enough:
used to indicate that something unexpected has occurred.
strangely familiar:
a situation or appearance that seems recognizable yet out of place.
strangely silent:
referring to an unusual absence of sound or noise.
Related Words
strange:
unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand.
strangeness:
the quality of being strange or unusual.
Slang Meanings of strangely
Meaning: Out there
Example Sentence: That idea is just out there, man!
Meaning: Offbeat
Example Sentence: I like his offbeat sense of humor; he thinks strangely!