Synonyms for

Interestingly

Verb / ˈɪntɜ:ˌestɪŋli: / Another word for interestingly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a way that is interesting; strikingly; remarkably.

Synonyms & similar words

uninterestingly fascinatingly captivatingly engagingly compellingly intriguingly absorbingly rivetingly enthrallingly excitingly stimulatingly mesmerizingly charmingly delightfully attractively appealingly alluringly bewitchingly enchantingly entrancingly spellbindingly

Synonyms by register

Formal

notably remarkably significantly curiously

Informal

strangely oddly you know get this

Literary

curiously strangely wondrously

Antonyms

boringly tediously monotonously uninterestingly dull plainly

Common collocations

  • interestingly enough
  • interestingly, the study found
  • interestingly, it appears
  • interestingly, this suggests
  • interestingly, the data shows
  • interestingly, the result was

Word family

noun interest
verb interest
adjective interesting

Usage note

This adverb is used to introduce a fact or observation that the speaker finds noteworthy or surprising. It is generally used in formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Interestingly, the book was written by a teenager!
  2. The movie ending was surprisingly, interestingly different from the book.
  3. Interestingly, the museum exhibit showcased rare artifacts.
  4. The experiment results were interestingly unexpected.
  5. Interestingly, the new teacher used a different teaching method.

Quotes

  • Interestingly, according to modern astronomers, space is finite. This is a very comforting thought - particularly for people who can never remember where they have left things.
  • Interestingly, the actress who played the part of the witch in 'Snow White' lived to be 106, and she said that she owed her longevity to the fact that she was so mean in the movie.
  • Interestingly, the American Embassy officials in Kenya were confident that they were the only ones who understood the gravity of the situation.

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