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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She writes, “drive is surprisingly more important than talent in producing creative work.”
Not surprisingly, Fed—a skier himself—is a friend and a fan.
The main theme has been risk-on as investors cheered a surprisingly strong ISM manufacturing report for January, Commerzbank Research analysts said in a note.
Indeed, the administration takes a surprisingly hands-off approach.
Not surprisingly, New York and Los Angeles underperformed compared to those markets.
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