SURPRISINGLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SURPRISINGLY?

Need another word that means the same as “surprisingly”? Find 2 synonyms and 30 related words for “surprisingly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Surprisingly” are: amazingly, astonishingly

Surprisingly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Surprisingly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “surprisingly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise.
• In a surprising manner.
• Used to express surprise at an event or situation.
• In a way that causes surprise; unexpectedly.

Synonyms of "Surprisingly" as an adverb (2 Words)

amazingly	Very; extremely (usually expressing approval. There are so many amazingly good clarets.
astonishingly	Extremely surprisingly or impressively. Astonishingly the novel is still selling 7 600 copies a year.

Usage Examples of "Surprisingly" as an adverb

• The finale ends surprisingly.
• The move was surprisingly easy.
• He rather surprisingly took up the cause.
• Perhaps surprisingly, all survived.

Associations of "Surprisingly" (30 Words)

accidentally	Without intention; in an unintentional manner. They met accidentally.
admirable	Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration. He has one admirable quality he is totally honest.
amaze	Surprise (someone) greatly; fill with astonishment. Your ability to speak six languages amazes me.
amazing	Causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing. New York is an amazing city.
amazingly	In a way that causes great surprise or wonder. There s an amazingly diverse range of work under one roof.
astonish	Surprise or impress (someone) greatly. You never fail to astonish me.
astonishing	So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm. Such an enormous response was astonishing.
astound	Shock or greatly surprise. Her bluntness astounded him.
astounding	Surprisingly impressive or notable. The summit offers astounding views.
awesome	Extremely well; excellently. The awesome complexity of the universe.
curiously	With curiosity. Had a curiously husky voice.
exceeding	Extremely exceedingly. An ale of exceeding poor quality.
excellent	Very good; of the highest quality. The lorry was in excellent condition.
impress	Produce or try to produce a vivid impression of. His desire to put his own impress on the films he made.
inconceivable	Totally unlikely. It seemed inconceivable that the president had been unaware of what was going on.
incredible	Very good; wonderful. An almost incredible tale of triumph and tragedy.
incredibly	To a great degree; extremely. Michele was incredibly brave.
marvelous	Too improbable to admit of belief. A marvelous collection of rare books.
miraculously	In a remarkable and extremely lucky manner. The two drivers miraculously escaped with only minor injuries.
paradoxically	In a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way. The strength of capitalism is paradoxically also its weakness.
prodigious	Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. A prodigious storm.
profound	Profound quality. A profound silence.
staggering	So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm. The staggering bills for maintenance and repair.
startling	Very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable. Startling news.
surprising	Causing surprise or wonder or amazement. Leaped up with surprising agility.
unbelievable	So great or extreme as to be difficult to believe; extraordinary. Unbelievable or not it happened.
unexpected	Not expected or regarded as likely to happen. His death was totally unexpected.
unexpectedly	Without advance planning. He died unexpectedly of a heart attack.
unusually	To a remarkable degree or extent. The name is spelt unusually.
wonderful	Inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvellous. They all think she s wonderful.