# unusually

/ənˈjuˌʒuəɫi/ (US) · /ʌnjˈuːʒuːəli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unusually
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

in a way that is not normal or expected. You use this to highlight that something is different from how it usually is.

For teachers: to a degree or in a manner that is uncommon or remarkable. Often used to modify adjectives to indicate a deviation from the norm.

## Examples

- The weather is unusually warm for this time of year.
- The train station was unusually quiet on Monday morning, which made the commuters feel quite uneasy.
- Despite his reputation for being quite talkative, he remained unusually silent throughout the entire board meeting, leading many to suspect he was hiding something.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the adjective it modifies or at the end of a clause to describe a manner of action.

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