Unusually Meaning in English
word · lemma: unusual
/ənˈjuˌʒuəɫi/
uhn-YOOZH-oo-uh-lee
/ʌnjˈuːʒuːəli/
uhn-YOOZH-oo-uh-lee
Definition
In a way that is different from what is normal or expected; more than usual.
Usage & Nuances
Used to emphasize something is out of the ordinary, often before adjectives or adverbs ('unusually cold', 'unusually quickly'). More formal than 'weirdly' or 'strangely'. Not used for extreme exception—use 'rarely' or 'never' when describing frequency.
Spanish: inusualmente - de manera inusualPortuguese (BR): incomumente - de forma incomumPortuguese (PT): incomumente - de forma incomumChinese (Simplified): 异常地 - 不寻常地Chinese (Traditional): 異常地 - 不尋常地Hindi: असामान्य रूप सेArabic: بشكل غير معتاد - على نحو غير عاديBengali: অসাধারণভাবে - অস্বাভাবিকভাবেRussian: необычноJapanese: 異常にVietnamese: một cách bất thườngKorean: 유난히 - 평소와 다르게Turkish: alışılmadık şekildeUrdu: غیرمعمول طور پرIndonesian: secara tidak biasa - secara luar biasa
Example Sentences
It is unusually hot today.
basic
She was unusually quiet during dinner.
basic
This winter has been unusually long.
basic
He spoke unusually fast at the meeting today.
natural
My phone's battery died unusually quickly this time.
natural
You’re unusually cheerful this morning—what’s up?
natural