interestingly
- 01 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.
Simple“Interestingly, the two sisters ended up working for the same company without knowing it.”
In context“Interestingly, the data suggests that consumer confidence remained high despite the sudden increase in interest rates.”
UsageUsually placed at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma.
SynonymsAntonymsunremarkably - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
in a way that catches your attention or is not boring.
in a manner that arouses curiosity or holds the attention.
Simple“The book was interestingly written, so I finished it in one day.”
In context“The documentary was interestingly structured, weaving together archival footage with modern interviews to maintain a fast pace.”
UsageTypically follows the verb it modifies.
SynonymsengaginglyfascinatinglyAntonymsboringlydully
Usage interestingly report · interestingly suggest
From interesting + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.