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
1
In an amusing or humorous way.
"He told the story so funnily that everyone was in stitches."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more funnily
- Superlative
- most funnily
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Etymology
From "funny" plus the adverb suffix "-ly."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for funnily
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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.
