strangely

English

Etymology

strange + -ly

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstɹeɪndʒli/
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Adverb

strangely (comparative more strangely, superlative most strangely)

  1. In a strange or coincidental manner.
  2. (archaic) Surprisingly, wonderfully.
    • 1610, The Tempest, by Shakespeare, act 4 scene 1
      [...] all thy vexations / Were but my trials of thy love, and thou / Hast strangely stood the test [...]

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