strangely
word · lemma: strange
/ˈstɹeɪndʒɫi/
STRAYNJ-lee
/stɹˈeɪndʒli/
STRAYNJ-lee
Definition
In a way that is unusual, surprising, or hard to explain; not as expected.
Usage & Nuances
'Strangely' is an adverb, often used at the beginning of a sentence or clause. It emphasizes something unexpected. Common pairings: 'strangely enough', 'strangely silent'. Don't confuse with 'strange' (adjective).
Spanish: extrañamentePortuguese (BR): estranhamentePortuguese (PT): estranhamenteChinese (Simplified): 奇怪地Chinese (Traditional): 奇怪地Hindi: अजीब तरह सेArabic: بشكل غريبBengali: বেআলুকাভাবে - অদ্ভুতভাবেRussian: странноJapanese: 奇妙に - 不思議にVietnamese: một cách lạ lùng - kỳ lạKorean: 이상하게Turkish: garip bir şekilde - tuhaf bir şekildeUrdu: عجیب طریقے سےIndonesian: dengan aneh - secara aneh
Example Sentences
Strangely, the lights turned off by themselves.
basic
He acted strangely at the party.
basic
The cat was strangely quiet today.
basic
Strangely, I didn't feel nervous before the exam.
natural
It was strangely warm for December.
natural
Strangely enough, he didn’t complain about the delay.
natural