Synonyms for

Unusually

Verb / ʌˈnju:ˌʒu:ʌli: / / ʌˈnju:ʒwʌli: / Another word for unusually — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Out of the ordinary; not usual

Synonyms & similar words

remarkably unremarkably unco outstandingly abnormally atypically curiously oddly peculiarly rarely remarkably strangely surprisingly uncommonly unexpectedly unfamiliarly unnaturally unorthodoxly unusually weirdly excessively extraordinarily extremely

Synonyms by register

Formal

exceptionally abnormally uncommonly singularly

Informal

weirdly strangely oddly peculiarly

Literary

rarely seldom

Antonyms

normally ordinarily typically regularly commonly customarily habitually

Common collocations

  • unusually long
  • unusually large
  • unusually high
  • unusually low
  • unusually quiet
  • unusually bright
  • unusually difficult

Word family

noun unusualness
adjective unusual
adverb unusual

Usage note

This adverb indicates something that deviates from the norm. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but its intensity can vary.

Example sentences

  1. It is unusually cold this winter.
  2. The cat was unusually friendly to the dog.
  3. The teacher was unusually late to class.
  4. The cake tasted unusually sweet.
  5. The traffic was unusually heavy today.

Quotes

  • The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. - Bertrand Russell
  • You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. - Maya Angelou
  • If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. - Albert Einstein

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