surprisingly

• Adverbe utilisé pour exprimer qu'une chose est inattendue ou suscite l'étonnement. Il modifie souvent une phrase entière ou une proposition, indiquant que l'information qui suit contredit les attentes.

An adverb used to express that something is unexpected or causes surprise. It often modifies a whole clause or sentence, indicating that the information that follows is contrary to what one might assume.

1. In a surprising mannerB1formal

   In a way that causes surprise or is unexpected.

   d'une manière surprenante

   • Surprisingly, the small team won the championship.
   • She spoke surprisingly well for her age.
   • The test was surprisingly easy.

   Synonymesamazinglyastonishinglystartlinglystunninglyunexpectedly

   Antonymespredictably

2. In an amazing mannerB1formal

   In a way that is remarkable or causes wonder; to everyone's surprise.

   de manière surprenante

   • Surprisingly, the old car still runs perfectly.
   • He finished the marathon surprisingly fast.
   • The weather was surprisingly warm for December.

   Synonymesamazinglyastonishinglyextraordinarilyincrediblyremarkablystartlinglyunexpectedly

   Antonymespredictably