Interestingly
/ˈɪntrəstɪŋli/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adverbIn a way that attracts attention or seems unusual.
Extra definitions
adverbIn an interesting way.
adverbUsed to introduce a notable fact.
adverbIt is interesting to note that…
Sentence Examples
Interestingly, the studies reached different conclusions.
The device is interestingly designed.
Interestingly, nobody objected to the proposal.
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Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
“In The Perfumed Garden, Nefzawi digressively but interestingly discusses, in great and curious detail, the amorous activities of animals.”
— 1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 13:
“Shimon’s interestingly stereotypical role as a conformist, but in reality covertly resistant, dominand […] is accentuated in the second half of the story[.]”
— 2009, Seth Schwartz, Were the Jews a Mediterranean Society?, page 134:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
____, the studies reached different conclusions.