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Shockingly - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Shockingly means in a way that causes surprise, disbelief, or dismay due to being extreme or unexpected. It emphasizes how startling or disturbing something is, often used to intensify statements. (e.g., The results were shockingly bad.)

shockingly

/ˈʃɑkɪŋli/ /ˈʃɒkɪŋli/

Definition:

In a manner that causes surprise, disgust, or disbelief due to being extreme or unexpected.

Synonyms:

astonishingly, appallingly, staggeringly, outrageously

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

unsurprisingly, predictably

Common Collocations:

shockingly low, shockingly bad, shockingly high, shockingly true

Derivatives:

shocking, shocked, shocker

Usage Tips:

Use "shockingly" to emphasize extreme or surprising qualities, often negative but sometimes neutral.

Common Phrases:

shockingly enough, shockingly beautiful, shockingly simple

Etymology:

Derived from "shock," from Old French "choquer," meaning to strike or collide violently.

Examples:

  • 1. The news was shockingly inaccurate.
  • 2. Her performance was shockingly good for a beginner.
  • 3. The prices were shockingly high at the boutique.
  • 4. He behaved shockingly rudely at the party.

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