surprisingly

Word parts

surprising + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

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Adverb

Positive surprisingly

Comparative more surprisingly

Superlative most surprisingly

1. In a very surprising way or to a very surprising level.
   • Synonym: shockingly

   That guy is surprisingly strong.

   Surprisingly, we were invited to the dance.

Related words

• surprising