Surprisingly

usgb/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
adverb

In an unexpected or shocking manner.

Surprisingly, he finished the marathon first despite his injury.
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Often appears as...

  • surprisingly quick
  • surprisingly easy
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Unexpected Context

Use 'surprisingly' when a situation defies common expectations.

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Surprisingly, the cat befriended the mouse.
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Stress Emotion

Conveys the speaker's strong emotional response to the unexpected situation.

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Surprisingly, she laughed instead of getting angry.
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Preceding Irony

Often introduces a statement that is ironic or opposite to what is anticipated.

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Surprisingly, the comedian's jokes were met with silence.
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