Synonyms for

Surprisingly

Verb / sɜ:ˈpraɪzɪŋli: / / sʌˈpraɪzɪŋli: / Another word for surprisingly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a way that is unexpected or surprising.

Synonyms & similar words

astonishingly amazingly unexpectedly astonishingly amazingly startlingly shockingly unbelievably remarkably strikingly curiously oddly peculiarly abnormally unusually extraordinarily fantastically marvelously wonderfully incredibly terribly awfully

Synonyms by register

Formal

unexpectedly unforeseenly startlingly

Informal

whoa wow get this you won't believe it

Literary

wondrously marvelously astonishingly

Antonyms

expectedly predictably ordinarily customarily normally routinely unsurprisingly

Common collocations

  • surprisingly effective
  • surprisingly good
  • surprisingly difficult
  • surprisingly simple
  • surprisingly accurate
  • surprisingly common
  • surprisingly fast

Word family

noun surprise
verb surprise
adjective surprising
adverb surprisingly

Usage note

This adverb emphasizes that something is unexpected or astonishing. It is generally neutral in register but can add a sense of wonder or disbelief.

Example sentences

  1. Surprisingly, the usually quiet boy stood up and gave a speech.
  2. The cake was surprisingly delicious for something made with vegetables.
  3. Surprisingly, the snow melted in just one day.
  4. The test was surprisingly easy.
  5. Surprisingly, the old car still ran perfectly.

Quotes

  • Surprisingly, I can still remember my phone number from 20 years ago.
  • Surprisingly, the hardest thing to find in life is balance - especially as a parent.
  • Surprisingly, it's not all about money. I just need to enjoy my life.

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