What does "amazingly" mean?

1. (surprisingly or unexpectedly) used to show that you are surprised that something is true or that it happened. 2. (very or extremely) used to emphasize how good or impressive a quality is.

How do you use "amazingly"?

Often placed at the beginning of a sentence to modify the entire statement. Typically placed immediately before the adjective or adverb it modifies.

amazingly

adv.

US //əˈmeɪzɪŋɫi// UK //ɐmˈeɪzɪŋli// amaz·ing·ly

1 surprisingly or unexpectedly (adv.)
B1 Intermediate

used to show that you are surprised that something is true or that it happened.

used as a sentence adverb to indicate that the following statement is surprising or unexpected.

Example

Amazingly, the cat found its way home after being lost for three weeks.

Example

Amazingly, the ancient structure remained completely intact despite the severe earthquake that levelled most of the surrounding modern buildings.

Usage

Often placed at the beginning of a sentence to modify the entire statement.
- predictably
- unremarkably
2 very or extremely (adv.)
B1 Intermediate

used to emphasize how good or impressive a quality is.

used as an intensifier to emphasize the degree of an adjective or another adverb.

Example

The young pianist played the difficult piece amazingly well.

Example

The team performed amazingly well under pressure, securing a victory that few analysts had thought possible at the start of the season.

Usage

Typically placed immediately before the adjective or adverb it modifies.
- slightly
- poorly

Origin

From amazing + -ly.

Word family

Verbamaze
Nounamazement
Adjectiveamazed
Adjectiveamazing
Adverbamazingly