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Etymology

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From Middle English straungely (strangely, aloofly, intricately); equivalent to strange +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒli/
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Adverb

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strangely (comparative more strangely, superlative most strangely)

  1. In a strange or coincidental manner.
    Though I'd never gone to Boston before, everything looked strangely familiar.
    Daniel was walking strangely because he had twisted his ankle.
  2. (archaic) Surprisingly, wonderfully.

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Middle English

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Adverb

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strangely

  1. Alternative form of straungely