adv

funnily

FUH-nuh-lee

Funnily (adv) means In an amusing or humorous way. Example: “He told the story so funnily that everyone was in stitches.”

adv

In an amusing or humorous way.

"He told the story so funnily that everyone was in stitches."

Strangely or unexpectedly, often introducing a coincidence.

"Funnily enough, we ran into each other again at the same café."

How to use funnily

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly used in the phrase "funnily enough" to mean "strangely" or "as it happens," rather than to describe something humorous.

Common pairings

funnily enough

Word forms

more funnily comparative, most funnily superlative

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Etymology

From "funny" plus the adverb suffix "-ly."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for funnily

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Frequently asked questions

What does “funnily” mean?

The word “funnily” means in an amusing or humorous way. In plain terms, mostly used in the phrase "funnily enough" to mean "strangely" or "as it happens," rather than to describe something humorous.

How do you pronounce “funnily”?

“Funnily” is pronounced FUH-nuh-lee (/ˈfʌnəli/ in IPA).

How do you use “funnily” in a sentence?

Here is “funnily” used in a sentence: “He told the story so funnily that everyone was in stitches.”

What part of speech is “funnily”?

“Funnily” is an adverb.

How many meanings does “funnily” have?

“Funnily” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in an amusing or humorous way.

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