Shockingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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shockingly
[ ˈʃɑːkɪŋlɪ ]
incredibly surprising
In a shocking manner; amazingly
Synonyms
amazingly, astonishingly, surprisingly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| shockingly |
This word often carries a negative connotation and is used when something causes a strong sense of shock, disbelief, or outrage.
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| surprisingly |
This word is used when something happens that is unexpected or different from what was anticipated. It is generally neutral.
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| amazingly |
This word is used when something is unexpectedly good or impressive. It has a positive connotation.
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| astonishingly |
This word is appropriate when something is so surprising that it is hard to believe. It can have both positive and negative connotations.
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Examples of usage
- She was shockingly beautiful.
- The results were shockingly bad.
- He behaved shockingly towards his colleagues.
Translations
Translations of the word "shockingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chocantemente
🇮🇳 हैरान करने वाला तरीके से
🇩🇪 schockierend
🇮🇩 secara mengejutkan
🇺🇦 шокуюче
🇵🇱 szokująco
🇯🇵 衝撃的に
🇫🇷 de manière choquante
🇪🇸 sorprendentemente
🇹🇷 şok edici bir şekilde
🇰🇷 충격적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل صادم
🇨🇿 šokujícím způsobem
🇸🇰 šokujúco
🇨🇳 令人震惊地
🇸🇮 šokantno
🇮🇸 á áfallandi hátt
🇰🇿 естен тандырарлықтай
🇬🇪 გამაოგნებლად
🇦🇿 şok edici şəkildə
🇲🇽 sorprendentemente
Etymology
The word 'shockingly' is derived from the verb 'shock', which dates back to the late 16th century. The adverb form 'shockingly' started being used in the early 19th century to describe something that is incredibly surprising or astonishing. It has since become a common adverb used to emphasize the unexpected or remarkable nature of something.