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surprisingly
This adverb is typically used as a sentence modifier to express the speaker's attitude toward the information being presented. It signals a contrast between an expected outcome and the actual reality, often adding a layer of irony or mild shock to the statement.
In formal writing, it is frequently placed at the beginning of a sentence to set the tone for the entire clause. In more casual conversation, it can appear mid-sentence to emphasize a specific unexpected detail, though it maintains a generally neutral to positive connotation unless the surrounding context is explicitly negative.
Meanings
Examples
Surprisingly, the flight arrived twenty minutes early.
The hotel room was surprisingly clean for such a low price.
Surprisingly, he agreed to the terms of the contract without any changes.
Surprisingly, no one noticed that I was missing from the meeting.
Surprisingly, the shy student gave a brilliant presentation.
Surprisingly, the shy student gave a brilliant presentation.