Curiously, funnily, oddly, strangely, etc. enough

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adverb

Used to mark a surprising or interesting statement or fact.

Curiously enough, she was nowhere to be found.
Visual representation of "curiously, funnily, oddly, strangely, etc. enough" - Used to mark a surprising or interesting statement or fact

Often appears as...

  • curiously enough
  • oddly enough

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Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "curiously, funnily, oddly, strangely, etc. enough"
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Softens Surprise

The phrase often makes a surprising fact feel less shocking and more of a casual observation.

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Curiously enough, he didn’t seem bothered by the noise.
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Leads To Insight

It foreshadows that what follows is an unexpected piece of information that could change your perspective.

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Curiously enough, the study showed opposite results.
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Neutral Tone

The phrase maintains a neutral tone and doesn't convey strong emotions.

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Curiously enough, that old car is still running.
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