surprisingly B1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/ See IPA manual Freq #8015 Meanings 1 adv In a way that is unexpected or causes surprise. The exam was surprisingly easy. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a way that is unexpected... unexpectedlyamazingly Appears in Phrases (1) See all surprisingly friendly more kind and welcoming than expected Adverb + adjective Etymology AI details From surprising + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # surprisingly **Type:** Word **Level:** B1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/ **Frequency rank:** 8015 ## Meanings 1. In a way that is unexpected or causes surprise. ## Examples - The exam was surprisingly easy. ## Etymology From surprising + -ly. ## AI Etymology Surprisingly is from surprising + -ly. In present-day use, it means in a way that is unexpected or causes surprise. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown