surprisingly
Americanadverb
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in a way that causes a feeling of wonder or astonishment.
The artist creates works that are both approachable and surprisingly sophisticated.
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in a way that is seen as unlikely or unexpected.
Despite its geographic isolation and small population, Reykjavik is surprisingly cosmopolitan.
The phone has an impressive array of features, and yet is surprisingly affordable.
Other Word Forms
- unsurprisingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of surprisingly
Example Sentences
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Such a paltry move, in the wake of a surprisingly strong U.S. monthly jobs report that hammered bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, suggests a market that continues to search for direction.
From Barron's
Big picture: The labor market is not as good as a surprisingly positive January employment report seems to suggest, but it might be entering recovery mode as 2026 gets under way.
From MarketWatch
Volatility was back on Wall Street during Wednesday’s trading session, this time with a surprisingly strong jobs report for January playing a central role in the turbulence.
From MarketWatch
"The surprisingly strong job gains in January were driven mainly by health care and social assistance," said Navy Federal Credit Union chief economist Heather Long.
From Barron's
Volatility is back on Wall Street on Wednesday, this time with a surprisingly strong jobs report for January playing a central role in the day’s turbulence.
From MarketWatch
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