What does "interestingly" mean?

1. (it is interesting that) you use this at the start of a sentence to introduce a fact that is surprising or worth knowing. 2. (in an interesting way) in a way that catches your attention or is not boring.

How do you use "interestingly"?

Usually placed at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma. Typically follows the verb it modifies.

interestingly

adv.

US //ˈɪntɝˌɛstɪŋɫi// UK //ˈɪntɹəstɪŋli// in·ter·est·ing·ly

1 it is interesting that (adv.)
B1 Intermediate

you use this at the start of a sentence to introduce a fact that is surprising or worth knowing.

a sentence-modifying adverb used to frame the following statement as noteworthy, surprising, or significant.

Example

Interestingly, the two sisters ended up working for the same company without knowing it.

Example

Interestingly, the data suggests that consumer confidence remained high despite the sudden increase in interest rates.

Usage

Usually placed at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma.
- unremarkably
2 in an interesting way (adv.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

in a way that catches your attention or is not boring.

in a manner that arouses curiosity or holds the attention.

Example

The book was interestingly written, so I finished it in one day.

Example

The documentary was interestingly structured, weaving together archival footage with modern interviews to maintain a fast pace.

Usage

Typically follows the verb it modifies.
- engagingly
- fascinatingly
- boringly
- dully

Origin

From interesting + -ly.

Word family

Adjectiveinteresting
Adverbinterestingly