Word
interestingly
Phoneticsin·ter·est·ing·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪntɝˌɛstɪŋɫi/
UK/ˈɪntɹəstɪŋli/
Sentence adverb
Definitions
01it is interesting that
B1 · Intermediate
adv. you use this at the start of a sentence to introduce a fact that is surprising or worth knowing.
adv. a sentence-modifying adverb used to frame the following statement as noteworthy, surprising, or significant.
“Interestingly, the two sisters ended up working for the same company without knowing it.”
“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.
Synonyms
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02in an interesting way
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. in a way that catches your attention or is not boring.
adv. in a manner that arouses curiosity or holds the attention.
“The book was interestingly written, so I finished it in one day.”
“The documentary was interestingly structured, weaving together archival footage with modern interviews to maintain a fast pace.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “interestingly” in context.
Verb
01. interestingly report
“The researchers interestingly report that the new drug is more effective than the old one.”
adv + verb
02. interestingly suggest
“The findings interestingly suggest that people are happier when they spend time outdoors.”
adv + verb
Etymology
From interesting + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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