Meaning & Definition of word "Shockingly"

Shockingly

/ˈʃɒk.ɪŋ.li/

adverb:

  • 1. In a way that causes shock or surprise; astonishingly.
    • Example: The movie was shockingly good, far better than I had expected.
  • 2. In a manner that is shocking, morally or socially unacceptable.
    • Example: He spoke shockingly about the tragedy, showing no respect for the victims.
  • 3. To an extreme degree; surprisingly.
    • Example: The results of the study were shockingly different from what we anticipated.
  • 4. Involving a sudden or violent reaction.
    • Example: The storm was shockingly intense, leaving many areas without power.

Etymology

From the word 'shock' with the adverbial suffix '-ingly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shockingly bad:

Extremely bad in a way that causes shock.

shockingly good:

Extremely good in a way that surprises.

shockingly honest:

Being brutally truthful in a surprising manner.

Related Words

shock:

An emotional or physical reaction to a sudden event.

shocking:

Causing great surprise or distress.

Slang Meanings of shockingly

Meaning: Totally unexpected.

Example Sentence: That twist in the movie was shockingly awesome!

Meaning: Surprisingly bad.

Example Sentence: The food was shockingly terrible at that restaurant.