Strangely: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something is out of the ordinary but not necessarily negative or bizarre.

• Strangely, the weather was warm in the middle of winter

Used when something is strange in a peculiar or puzzling way.

• Oddly, he chose to walk home instead of taking a ride

Used when something is extremely strange, often with a negative or unsettling connotation.

• Weirdly, my phone started playing music by itself in the middle of the night

Used when something deviates from what is typical or expected, often in terms of frequency or quantity.

• The sky was unusually clear for this time of year

Used when something is odd or not normal in a way that catches your attention.

• Strangely, the door was already open when I arrived
• Strangely, he didn't say anything during the entire meeting

Used when something deviates from the regular pattern or is out of the ordinary.

• It was unusually cold for this time of year
• He was unusually quiet during the meeting

Used when something happens without warning or prediction, often more neutral or negative.

• The concert was unexpectedly canceled
• She left the party unexpectedly early

Used when something is not what you expected and often has a positive outcome or notable effect.

• Surprisingly, she aced the test without studying
• Surprisingly, the new employee was an instant hit with the team