Strangely

/ˈstreɪndʒli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a way that is unusual, surprising, or difficult to understand.

Strangely, the lights flickered on and off without any explanation.

In a manner that is odd or peculiar.

She smiled strangely, as if she was hiding a secret.

In a way that deviates from the expected norm or standard.

Strangely, he felt a sense of calm in the chaotic situation.

In an unfamiliar or foreign way.

The food tasted strangely to him, as he had never experienced those flavors before.

In an eerie or unsettling manner.

The house stood strangely silent, as if it were abandoned for years.

Derived from the word 'strange' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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.

strange

unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand.

strangeness

the quality of being strange or unusual.

Out there

That idea is just out there, man!

Offbeat

I like his offbeat sense of humor; he thinks strangely!