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interestingly
Interestingly (adv) means used to introduce a fact or detail worth noting. Example: “Interestingly, sales actually rose during the recession.”
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Used to introduce a fact or detail worth noting.
"Interestingly, sales actually rose during the recession."
"He explained the results, interestingly, without mentioning the biggest anomaly."
"Interestingly, the oldest building in town was never meant to be a school."
How to use interestingly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA way of flagging that what comes next is worth paying attention to.
Common pairings
interestingly enough
interestingly, ...
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more interestingly
- Superlative
- most interestingly
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_____, sales actually rose during the recession.
Synonyms
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uninterestingly
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Rhymes for interestingly
kingly
tingly
lovingly
amazingly
willingly
seemingly
mockingly
knowingly
alarmingly
annoyingly
strikingly
shockingly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “interestingly” mean?
The word “interestingly” means used to introduce a fact or detail worth noting. In plain terms, a way of flagging that what comes next is worth paying attention to.
How do you use “interestingly” in a sentence?
Here is “interestingly” used in a sentence: “Interestingly, sales actually rose during the recession.”
What part of speech is “interestingly”?
“Interestingly” is an adverb.
Is “interestingly” a common word?
“Interestingly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between interestingly and interesting?
Interestingly is an adverb used to introduce a fact or detail worth noting, typically placed at the start of a sentence, as in Interestingly, the results changed overnight. Interesting is an adjective that describes a noun directly, as in an interesting result, and cannot be used to introduce a whole sentence the same way.
Where does interestingly usually appear in a sentence?
Interestingly most often appears at the beginning of a sentence, functioning as a sentence adverb that comments on the whole statement that follows rather than modifying a single word. It can also appear mid-sentence, set off by commas, when introducing a surprising or notable detail within a longer sentence.
Is interestingly appropriate in formal writing?
Interestingly is acceptable in both formal and informal writing, including academic and journalistic contexts, as a way to flag a noteworthy fact for the reader. Overusing it, however, can weaken its effect, so careful writers reserve it for details that are genuinely surprising or significant.
