AMAZINGLY Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

amazingly

adverb

Definition of amazingly

as in surprisingly

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Recent Examples of amazingly Unfortunately, the group offered amazingly little of that over the course of the night, minimizing the bells and whistles during what could be properly dubbed a fairly boring stage show overall. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 Talk to Your Neighbor Tree roots are amazingly robust and capable of squeezing into tiny cracks and openings, potentially causing damage. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 Son Heung-min has scored in each game — amazingly, his first three MLS goals of the season — while Denis Bouanga has four in that span. — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 27 July 2026 The decline in SpaceX’s stock, amazingly, seems orderly, like some of Tesla’s earlier sell-offs, where true believers relished the opportunity to buy more at better prices. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for amazingly

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And maybe most surprisingly, good at showing us, once and for all, the profound importance of intention behind our aesthetic choices.

— Valerie Monroe, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
Losing your moral principles, on the other hand, can be surprisingly easy.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of surprisingly

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These fake talk show employees were all astonishingly hilarious.

— Merrill Markoe, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Something extraordinary these episodes illustrate, in our view, is the vulnerability of America’s highly interconnected fresh-food supply chain, in which one grower or supplier problem can ripple astonishingly fast.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of astonishingly

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For The Times) Point Reyes National Seashore is a stunningly beautiful 110-square-mile expanse about an hour north of San Francisco.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Its stunningly bright display cuts through direct sunlight with ease, its cameras deliver sharper, more vibrant shots than ever, and a fresh suite of AI capabilities—like Proactive Assistance—makes everyday tasks feel effortlessly futuristic.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of stunningly

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Which brings us to the flashbacks, which this week — unexpectedly, thrillingly — end with the moment when Per Stensen’s silo project abruptly went live.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The last night was when Belafonte unexpectedly found himself on stage with his left leg elevated.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

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