amazingly

adverb

amaz·​ing·​ly ə-ˈmā-ziŋ-lē How to pronounce amazingly (audio)
Synonyms of amazinglynext
1
: to an amazing degree
amazingly low prices
2
: as is amazing
Amazingly, she wasn't hurt by the fall.

Examples of amazingly in a Sentence

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But, amazingly, some on the right are making just that claim. Marc A. Thiessen, Washington Post, 2 July 2026 To oppose advert — sorry, hydration — breaks is now, amazingly, to stand opposed to football players having a quick drink after playing 22 minutes in 40C (104F) heat. Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 24 June 2026 The evening was going amazingly until the bill came. Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Even more amazingly, Yuba County had farmstays in its plan. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amazingly

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of amazingly was in 1650

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“Amazingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amazingly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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