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 New research keeps pointing to a surprisingly simple measure of long-term health, and grip strength keeps landing at the top of the list. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 The late Italian designer Gio Ponti was renowned for his churches, furniture, objects, and, surprisingly, even toilet bowls. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 Not surprisingly, the reactions from several members who were in attendance were borderline reverential. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 July 2026 The dialogue is as vividly overheated as ever, the plot is clearly constructed and surprisingly resolved, and the book is rich in many sharp glimpses of minor characters and scenes. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for surprisingly

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At the same time, that made the neighborhood unusually accessible to small businesses.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Los Angeles designated the Borun House and Garden a Historic-Cultural Monument in 2020, recognizing its unusually intact architecture and landscape.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of unusually

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Russell died unexpectedly Wednesday at his home in a San Diego suburb, his wife, Ania, told The Hollywood Reporter.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Children are smaller, may wear dark winter clothing and sometimes stand close to the road or cross unexpectedly.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of unexpectedly

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Foreign Tongues is, amazingly, the group’s first champion among its 45 appearances on the sales-only tally.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Hagel has, amazingly, turned into one of the best wings in hockey with his top comp being Mark Stone at the same age.

— Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of amazingly

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Even more stunningly, the audience on Telemundo eclipsed the audience on Fox.

— Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Whether your particular version of gray hair is bright white, a steely salt-and-pepper, or somewhere stunningly in-between, certain cuts bring out the dimension of your shade and the best of your texture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026

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