surprisingly
UK: səˈpraɪzɪŋli | US: sərˈpraɪzɪŋli
adv. in a way that causes astonishment or unexpectedness
adv. used to emphasize how striking or unusual something is
The word "surprisingly" originates from the verb "surprise," which comes from the Old French "surprendre" (to overtake or seize unexpectedly), combining "sur-" (over) and "prendre" (to take). The suffix "-ing" turns it into an adjective ("surprising"), and "-ly" further converts it into an adverb, emphasizing the manner of causing astonishment. The evolution reflects a shift from physical capture to emotional or mental impact.
Surprisingly, the team won despite being underdogs.
She handled the situation surprisingly well.
The test results were surprisingly good.
He was surprisingly calm during the crisis.
The movie’s ending was surprisingly touching.