English
Adverb
en-adv
- In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.
#:The house was surprisingly small for such a numerous family.
#:Not surprisingly, the electrician didn't come at the time he had said.
Synonyms
unexpectedly
unusually
Antonyms
usual|as usual
normally
Usage notes
This adverb is more often used to modify an adjective than a verb
Translations
Dutch: verrassend
French: étonnamment
Category:English adverbs
es:surprisingly
fr:surprisingly
ru:surprisingly
fi:surprisingly
te:surprisingly
vi:surprisingly
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