CEFR B2

funnily

adverb

Meaning

In a strange, surprising, or amusing way; often used to introduce a statement that is unexpected or ironic.

Examples

Funnily enough, I ran into my old teacher at the grocery store yesterday.
He reacted funnily to the news, first laughing, then looking quite serious.

Synonyms: oddly, strangely, curiously, amusingly

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funnily (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌnɪli/

Definition

In a strange, surprising, or amusing way; often used to introduce a statement that is unexpected or ironic.

Examples

Funnily enough, I ran into my old teacher at the grocery store yesterday.
He reacted funnily to the news, first laughing, then looking quite serious.

How to Use funnily

funnily enough (idiom): Used to introduce a statement that is surprising or ironic. — "Funnily enough, I had the same idea yesterday."

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