strangely Meaning & Definition
What Does Strangely Mean?
Strangely is an adverb that means In a strange or coincidental manner. It is also used to mean Surprisingly, wonderfully.
Quick Facts About Strangely
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | funny, oddly and queerly |
| Comparative / superlative | more strangely, most strangely |
Strangely Definition (Adverb)
- In a strange or coincidental manner.
Though I'd never gone to Boston before, everything looked strangely familiar.
- Surprisingly, wonderfully.
Synonyms of Strangely
Strangely synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Strangely
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Strangely in a Sentence
Though I'd never gone to Boston before, everything looked strangely familiar.
Daniel was walking strangely because he had twisted his ankle.
Word Forms & Grammar
strangely (comparative more strangely, superlative most strangely)
Origin of Strangely
From Middle English straungely (“strangely, aloofly, intricately”); equivalent to strange + -ly.
How to Pronounce Strangely
You say strangely as //ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒli//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Strangely
What part of speech is strangely?
Strangely is an adverb.
What is another word for strangely?
Close synonyms of strangely are funny, oddly and queerly. See the full list of strangely synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of strangely?
The comparative form is more strangely and the superlative form is most strangely.