Interestingly
ˈɪntrəstɪŋli
Definitions
In a way that attracts or holds your attention; in a way that makes you curious.
ˈɪntrəstɪŋli
In a way that arouses curiosity or attention.
Interestingly, the puzzle was much easier to solve than I thought.
💡 Simply: When something is 'interestingly' presented, it's like when you see a cool magic trick or learn a secret about your favorite character. It makes you want to know more!
👶 For kids: When something is interesting, it's fun to look at or learn about. When something happens interestingly, it makes you say 'wow, that's cool!'
More Examples
The article presented the topic interestingly, capturing my attention from the first paragraph.
Interestingly, despite the complexity, the system worked flawlessly.
How It's Used
"Interestingly, the data contradicted our initial hypothesis."
"Interestingly, the experiment yielded unexpected results."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Derived from the word "interest," which comes from the Latin "interesse," meaning "to be between" or "to concern." The suffix "-ing" creates the present participle or gerund form, and "-ly" turns it into an adverb.
Historically, "interestingly" has been used to introduce new or surprising information, similar to its modern usage. It has become more common with the growth of media.
Memory tip
Think of something that piqued your interest – this word describes *how* something does that.
Word Origin
"to be between or concern"