Strangely Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
๐คจ
strangely
[หstreษชndสli ]
Definitions
used in a sentence
In a strange manner; oddly.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| strangely |
Used when something is out of the ordinary but not necessarily negative or bizarre.
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| oddly |
Used when something is strange in a peculiar or puzzling way.
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| weirdly |
Used when something is extremely strange, often with a negative or unsettling connotation.
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| unusually |
Used when something deviates from what is typical or expected, often in terms of frequency or quantity.
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Examples of usage
- He looked at her strangely, as if he had never seen her before.
- She smiled strangely, making everyone wonder what she was up to.
used to describe something
In a way that is unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand.
Synonyms
surprisingly, unexpectedly, unusually.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| strangely |
Used when something is odd or not normal in a way that catches your attention.
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| unusually |
Used when something deviates from the regular pattern or is out of the ordinary.
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| unexpectedly |
Used when something happens without warning or prediction, often more neutral or negative.
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| surprisingly |
Used when something is not what you expected and often has a positive outcome or notable effect.
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Examples of usage
- The strangely shaped building caught everyone's attention.
- It was strangely quiet in the usually bustling city.
Translations
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Origin of 'strangely'
The word 'strangely' originated from the Middle English word 'strangeliche', which is derived from the Old French word 'estrangier' meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in English, retaining its sense of something unusual or unfamiliar.
See also: strangeness, stranger.