How do you use "surprisingly" in a sentence?

The exam was surprisingly easy compared to what we expected. Surprisingly, she decided to accept the job offer. The restaurant was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday evening.

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Q: What does "surprisingly" mean?

In an unexpected or contrary to expectations manner Surprisingly is an adverb used to indicate that something is unexpected or contrary to what one might anticipate. It expresses the speaker's reaction to information that contradicts expectations. It can modify adjectives, verbs, or entire sentences.

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意味: In an unexpected or contrary to expectations manner

令人惊讶地，出乎意料地

sorprendentemente, inesperadamente

驚くほど、意外にも

놀랍게도, 의외로

Surprisingly is an adverb used to indicate that something is unexpected or contrary to what one might anticipate. It expresses the speaker's reaction to information that contradicts expectations. It can modify adjectives, verbs, or entire sentences.

「surprisingly」是一个副词，用于表示某事出乎意料或与预期相反。它表达了说话者对与预期相矛盾的信息的反应。它可以修饰形容词、动词或整个句子。

«Surprisingly» es un adverbio usado para indicar que algo es inesperado o contrario a lo que uno podría anticipar. Expresa la reacción del hablante ante información que contradice las expectativas. Puede modificar adjetivos, verbos u oraciones completas.

「surprisingly」は、何かが予想外であったり、予期していたことに反していることを示すために使用される副詞です。期待に反する情報に対する話者の反応を表します。形容詞、動詞、または文全体を修飾することができます。

Surprisingly는 무언가가 예상 밖이거나 기대와 반대임을 나타내는 부사입니다. 기대에 어긋나는 정보에 대한 화자의 반응을 표현합니다. 형용사, 동사 또는 문장 전체를 수식할 수 있습니다.

例文

The exam was surprisingly easy compared to what we expected.
与我们预期的相比，这次考试出乎意料地简单。
El examen fue sorprendentemente fácil comparado con lo que esperábamos.
その試験は予想していたよりも驚くほど簡単でした。
그 시험은 예상했던 것보다 놀라울 정도로 쉬웠습니다.
Surprisingly, she decided to accept the job offer.
令人惊讶的是，她决定接受这份工作。
Sorprendentemente, decidió aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
意外なことに、彼女はその仕事のオファーを受け入れることにしました。
의외로 그녀는 그 일자리 제안을 수락하기로 했습니다.
The restaurant was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday evening.
对于周二晚上来说，这家餐厅出奇地繁忙。
El restaurante estaba sorprendentemente lleno para ser un martes por la noche.
火曜日の夕方にしては、そのレストランは驚くほど混んでいました。
화요일 저녁치고는 그 레스토랑이 놀라울 정도로 붐볐습니다.

発音

使い方ガイド

場面: general

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

From 'surprise' + '-ingly'. 'Surprise' comes from Old French 'sorprendre' (to overtake, seize), from 'sor-' (over) + 'prendre' (to take), from Latin 'prehendere' (to seize).

文化的背景

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

このトピックの他の表現

show ★★★★★ To display or demonstrate; a performance or exhibition story ★★★★★ A narrative account of events; a news article; a floor of... music ★★★★★ Sounds arranged in a pleasing way; the art of creating or... film ★★★★★ A motion picture; a thin layer of material event ★★★★★ Something that happens, especially something important or... draw ★★★★★ To make pictures or lines; to pull; to attract