Weirdly: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'weirdly' when something is strange in an unexpected or unsettling way.

• She weirdly smiled at me before leaving the room

Use 'strangely' when something is not normal and gives a sense of mystery or confusion.

• He was strangely calm after the accident

Use 'oddly' when something is unusual in an interesting or curious way.

• Oddly, the store was closed in the middle of the day

Use 'unusually' when something deviates from the typical or expected pattern or norm.

• The weather has been unusually warm for this time of year

Use this when something is strange or unusual in a way that seems unnatural or eerie.

• She looked at me weirdly when I asked about the haunted house.
• Weirdly, the lights turned off just as we entered the room.

Use this word when something is unexpected but not necessarily strange or weird, often in a positive or neutral sense.

• Surprisingly, the shy student volunteered to lead the project.
• The results were surprisingly good despite the lack of preparation.

This word is used when something happens suddenly and without warning, typically in a context that involves surprise or interruption.

• He left the company unexpectedly, leaving everyone in shock.
• The rain started unexpectedly during the picnic.

This word is best for describing something very strange or exotic, often in an unusual or shocking way.

• Bizarrely, the clown started dancing in the middle of the serious meeting.
• She dressed bizarrely, mixing many different patterns and colors.