Meaning & Definition of word "Surprisingly"
Surprisingly
/sərˈpraɪ.zɪŋ.li/
adverb:
- 1. In a way that causes surprise; unexpected or astonishing.
- Example: Surprisingly, the quiet student won the debate competition.
- 2. Used to indicate that something is not what one would expect.
- Example: The weather was surprisingly warm for a November day.
- 3. In a manner that is surprising.
- Example: She surprisingly finished the marathon in under four hours.
- 4. In a way that evokes surprise.
- Example: The movie was surprisingly engaging, despite its low budget.
Etymology
●From surprise + -ingly, with 'surprise' coming from the Latin 'surprendere', meaning 'to overtake or seize'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
surprisingly enough:
Used to indicate that something is unexpected but true.
to one's surprise:
Indicating astonishment at an outcome.
as surprising as it may be:
Acknowledging the unexpected nature of a situation.
Related Words
surprise:
An unexpected event or situation.
astonish:
To fill with sudden wonder or amazement.
unexpected:
Not anticipated or foreseen.
Slang Meanings of surprisingly
Meaning: No way!
● Example Sentence: He actually passed the test? No way!
Meaning: Shocked
● Example Sentence: I was totally shocked when I heard the news.