Antonyms for unusually


Grammar : Adv
Spell : uhn-yoo-zhoo-uhl, -yoozh-wuhl
Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈyu ʒu əl, -ˈyuʒ wəl


Definition of unusually

Origin :
  • 1580s, from un- (1) "not" + usual. Related: Unusually.
  • adv extremely
Example sentences :
  • Milza was the first to observe that her absence was unusually protracted.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • On this particular night their meeting was unusually impressive.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • Between parent and child, the intimacy had been unusually close.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The weather was exceedingly fine, mild, and unusually clear.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
  • From all this the result was that my nature was unusually trusting.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • He was unusually thoughtful and I had difficulty in persuading him to any conversation.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Charlie is clever, unusually clever; he drinks, his movements are suspicious.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • He spread a meal for four people, with fare which was unusually ample.
  • Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson
  • London was unusually quiet after the roar and turmoil of the day.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • He found something in the bronzed, rugged face that was unusually sardonic.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for unusually

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