surprisingly
adverb
sur·pris·ing·ly
sər-ˈprī-ziŋ-lē 
sə-
1
: in a surprising manner : to a surprising degree
a surprisingly fast runner
2
: it is surprising that
surprisingly, voter turnout was high
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Carey said the gnomes are easily the most surprisingly popular piece of Masters memorabilia in existence.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Unemployment is low, the high-tech sector seems to be thriving, and the shekel has weathered the storm surprisingly well.
—Shoshanna Solomon, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
Admittedly an investment at $268, this high-quality piece is made from 100 percent organic cotton that’s durable, well-constructed, and surprisingly flattering.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for surprisingly
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surprisingly
adverb
sur·pris·ing·ly
-lē
1
: in a surprising manner : to a surprising degree
a surprisingly fast runner
2
: it is surprising that
surprisingly, no one disagreed
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