SURPRISINGLY Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

surprisingly

adverb

Definition of surprisingly

as in unusually

in an unexpected way The kids were surprisingly well-behaved during the sleepover. The restaurant's food was affordable and surprisingly delicious.

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Recent Examples of surprisingly Welcome to Billionaire Bunker, where some of the world’s richest people live by a surprisingly detailed set of rules. — Luisa Yanez updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Murdoch, meanwhile, wonders if his bold new hire has gone too far — and emerges, somewhat surprisingly, as this story’s dry, wary conscience. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 Except for extreme experiences such as abuse, trauma, or severe deprivation, most non-genetic aspects have turned out to have surprisingly small effects. — Jessica Craig, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026 Formula 1 drivers are, not surprisingly, often avid car collectors themselves, and reigning F1 Drivers’ Champion Lando Norris is no different. — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surprisingly

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Bred and owned by German breeder Julius-Peter Sinnack, United’s parents come from an unusually close family line.

— Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
His writing is unusually rife with proper nouns—Buddy, Sarah, Evie, Genevieve, Billy, Joey, Miss B.

— Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of unusually

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But the presence of her young daughter, Daisy (Blake Kennedy), unexpectedly brought over by her ex for the weekend, makes the stakes of her survival all the more complicated.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Because last night, unexpectedly, was a banger, led by a team that went 0-12 last year.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of unexpectedly

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Simmons has only made five 3-pointers in his career (none since 2021) while only attempting 36, both of which are amazingly low for a primary ballhandler in the modern NBA.

— Jason Jones, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
In fact, this season is looking amazingly like last season, with the shaky bullpen and strong starting pitching.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of amazingly

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And astonishingly even 90s are not out of the question for a majority of the Bay Area if enough tropical moisture is present.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
That gives you something that is simultaneously very light, mechanically strong and astonishingly tolerant of heat.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of astonishingly

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Meanwhile, a major reboot out of Canton as Hall of Fame reduces its voting body from 50 to 25 in wake of last year’s embarrassment when all-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick stunningly did not get in on first ballot.

— Greg Cote September 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
Saturday’s flyover in Cape Town punctuates a summer of aircraft flying stunningly close to the ground.

— Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

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