as in unusually
in an unexpected way
The kids were surprisingly well-behaved during the sleepover. The restaurant's food was affordable and surprisingly delicious.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples of surprisingly in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Along with creating the kind of buzzy event that drew national attention, the event was also intended to boost Democrat Colin Allred, who spoke earlier at the rally and is vying to unseat Ted Cruz in a surprisingly competitive Senate race.
—
Philip Elliott / Houston, TIME, 26 Oct. 2024
The blender helps achieve a silky smooth texture that comes from the addition of cream, Parmesan cheese, and surprisingly, sourdough bread.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
The soundtrack overall is killer, and Barrera surprisingly proves her musical chops, belting out her numbers with confidence and style.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
Standing in the corner was a mannequin of Koz in full costume, and surprisingly realistic.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for surprisingly 
Philip Elliott / Houston, TIME, 26 Oct. 2024
The blender helps achieve a silky smooth texture that comes from the addition of cream, Parmesan cheese, and surprisingly, sourdough bread.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
The soundtrack overall is killer, and Barrera surprisingly proves her musical chops, belting out her numbers with confidence and style.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
Standing in the corner was a mannequin of Koz in full costume, and surprisingly realistic.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for surprisingly
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'surprisingly.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Thesaurus Entries Near surprisingly
Cite this Entry
“Surprisingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprisingly. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share