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- [ser-prahy-zing, suh-]
- /sərˈpraɪ zɪŋ, sə-/
- /səˈpraɪ.zɪŋ.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ser-prahy-zing, suh-]
- /sərˈpraɪ zɪŋ, sə-/
Definitions of surprisingly word
- adjective surprisingly causing surprise, wonder, or astonishment. 1
- adjective surprisingly unexpected. 1
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Origin of surprisingly
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; surprise + -ing2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Surprisingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
surprisingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for surprisingly
adv surprisingly
- abnormally — not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard: abnormal powers of concentration; an abnormal amount of snow; abnormal behavior.
- amazingly — causing great surprise or sudden wonder.
- astonishingly — causing astonishment or surprise; amazing: an astonishing victory; an astonishing remark.
- by mistake — accidentally, not on purpose
adverb surprisingly
- almighty — The Almighty is another name for God. You can also refer to Almighty God.
- astoundingly — capable of overwhelming with amazement; stunningly surprising.
- awful — If you say that someone or something is awful, you dislike that person or thing or you think that they are not very good.
- confusingly — causing or tending to cause confusion: a confusing attempt at explanation.
- exaggeratedly — To an excessive degree; in an exaggerated manner.
Antonyms for surprisingly
adverb surprisingly
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- naturally — in a natural or normal manner.
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