shockingly — In a way that causes great surprise or dismay; to an unexpected or disturbing degree. Used to emphasize how surprising something is.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that causes great surprise or dismay; to an unexpected or disturbing degree. Used to emphasize how surprising something is.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃɑkɪŋli/
Korean meaning: 충격적으로, 놀랍게도, 경악스럽게
Korean pronunciation: 쇼-킹-리 (강세: 쇼)
Example Sentences
- My phone bill was shockingly high this month - I think I accidentally called Mars!
- The weather was shockingly warm for December.
- She looked shockingly young for someone in her 80s.
shockingly
ADVERB//ˈʃɑkɪŋli//
In a way that causes great surprise or dismay; to an unexpected or disturbing degree. Used to emphasize how surprising something is.
In a way that causes great surprise or dismay; to an unexpected or disturbing degree. Used to emphasize how surprising something is.
What started mockingly ended rockingly - shockingly good!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'choc' meaning 'violent encounter or collision,' which entered English in the 16th century. The word evolved to describe something that strikes with sudden impact, like an electrical shock.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My phone bill was shockingly high this month - I think I accidentally called Mars!”
“The weather was shockingly warm for December.”
“She looked shockingly young for someone in her 80s.”
“The movie was shockingly boring - even the popcorn fell asleep!”
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