Strangely

In a strange or unusual manner, Surprisingly or unexpectedly

Strangely - Meanings

In a strange or unusual manner

Example: She looked at me strangely when I mentioned the party.

Usage: informalContext: casual conversations

Note: Commonly used to describe someone's behavior or reaction.

Surprisingly or unexpectedly

Example: Strangely, he didn't show up for the meeting despite confirming earlier.

Usage: formalContext: written or spoken narratives

Note: Used to express an unexpected or unusual occurrence.

Strangely's synonyms

oddly

Oddly means in a strange or peculiar manner, not in a way that is expected.

Example: She was behaving oddly during the meeting.

Note: Oddly focuses more on behavior rather than general strangeness.

unusually

Unusually means not customarily or typically happening, out of the ordinary.

Example: The weather was unusually warm for this time of year.

Note: Unusually emphasizes deviation from the norm or typical occurrence.

weirdly

Weirdly means in a way that is strange, eerie, or uncanny.

Example: The painting looked weirdly lifelike.

Note: Weirdly often carries a connotation of something unsettling or uncanny.

peculiarly

Peculiarly means in a way that is strange or unusual, distinct from what is normal.

Example: The old house was peculiarly quiet at night.

Note: Peculiarly suggests something distinctive or particular to a specific situation.

Strangely expressions, common phrases

Strangely enough

This phrase is used to introduce a surprising or unexpected piece of information.

Example: Strangely enough, she ended up marrying her high school sweetheart.

Note: The addition of 'enough' emphasizes the unexpected nature of the situation.

Strangely beautiful

Describes something that is peculiar or odd yet possesses a unique beauty.

Example: The abandoned building had a strangely beautiful quality to it, with vines growing up its walls.

Note: The combination of 'strangely' and 'beautiful' adds depth to the description, highlighting an unconventional form of beauty.

Strangely familiar

Refers to something that feels known or recognized, even if the person cannot pinpoint the exact source.

Example: The melody of the song felt strangely familiar, though she couldn't remember where she heard it before.

Note: The pairing of 'strangely' and 'familiar' conveys a sense of déjà vu or recognition without clear memory.

Strangely quiet

Indicates a situation where there is an unexpected lack of noise or activity.

Example: The usually bustling town square was strangely quiet that morning.

Note: The use of 'strangely' suggests an unusual or eerie silence compared to the usual state.

Strangely enough for me

Expresses a personal surprise or irony in a situation that is contrary to one's usual preferences or expectations.

Example: Strangely enough for me, I found joy in the solitude of the countryside.

Note: The addition of 'for me' emphasizes the personal nature of the unexpected experience.

Strangely compelling

Describes something that is oddly captivating or irresistibly intriguing.

Example: The artist's abstract paintings were strangely compelling, drawing viewers in with their mysterious allure.

Note: The combination of 'strangely' and 'compelling' suggests an inexplicable charm that holds attention.

Strangely enough, it turned out

Introduces an unexpected revelation or outcome that defies initial expectations.

Example: Strangely enough, it turned out that they were distant relatives all along.

Note: The phrase sets up a narrative twist or revelation by highlighting the unexpected nature of the eventual truth.

Strangely everyday (slang) expressions

curiously

Curiously is used to describe something in a way that raises questions or arouses interest.

Example: Curiously, she knew the answer without any prior knowledge.

Note: Suggests a sense of intrigue or interest, similar to strangely but with a nuance of curiosity.

Strangely - Examples

Strangely, I found myself enjoying the opera.

The house looked strangely familiar.

Strangely enough, the cat and the dog were best friends.

Strangely grammar

Strangely - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)

Lemma: strangely

Conjugations

Adverb (Adverb): strangely

Syllabification and Stress

strangely Contains 1 syllables: strange

Phonetic transcription: ˈstrānj

strange , ˈstrānj (The red syllable is stressed)

Strangely - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

strangely: ~ 3400 (Common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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