surprisingly

• Advérbio usado para expressar que algo é inesperado ou causa surpresa. Costuma modificar toda a oração ou oração subordinada, indicando que a informação seguinte contraria as expectativas.

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.

   Surpreendentemente

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

   Sinônimosamazinglyastonishinglystartlinglystunninglyunexpectedly

   Antônimospredictably

2. In an amazing mannerB1formal

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

   Surpreendentemente

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

   Sinônimosamazinglyastonishinglyextraordinarilyincrediblyremarkablystartlinglyunexpectedly

   Antônimospredictably