Synonyms for surprisingly
sur·pris·ing·ly

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1. surprisinglyadverb

   Synonyms:
   unusually, unexpectedly

   Antonyms:
   normally, usual

2. surprisinglyadverb

   In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.

   Synonyms:
   unexpectedly, unusually

   Antonyms:
   usual, normally

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1. surprisinglyadverb

   in a surprising manner

   "he was surprisingly friendly"

   Synonyms:
   amazingly, astonishingly

2. amazingly, surprisingly, astonishinglyadverb

   in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise

   "amazingly, he finished medical school in three years"

   Synonyms:
   amazingly, astonishingly

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1. List of paraphrases for "surprisingly":

   amazingly, astonishingly, strikingly, curiously, remarkably, unexpectedly, stunningly, shockingly, strangely, oddly, paradoxically, interestingly, incredibly

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1. Bruno David:

   We know for sure it is not a plant but we don't really if it's an animal or a fungus, it behaves very surprisingly for something that looks like a mushroom (...) it has the behavior of an animal, it is able to learn.

2. Jim Baird:

   The damage caused by any recession tends to be rapid, while the healing process often takes years, the unprecedented speed and magnitude of this contraction is being followed by an exceptionally rapid restart, but one that is not surprisingly already showing clear signs of slowing. That should be expected to continue.

3. Michael McCarthy:

   That could be contributing to the surprisingly bullish reaction to the overnight news.

4. Colin Cieszynski:

   Surprisingly, Canadian stocks ... have held in reasonably well, durable goods orders have turned back around, the U.S. economy is strengthening, the Fed raising interest rates is back on. Even if it's not June, it may not be December either.

5. Joe Manimbo:

   It was surprisingly poor and I think coming on the heels of the Chicago PMI it suggests the stronger dollar was starting to gnaw at the U.S. economy.