interestingly

In a surprising way

Interestingly signals that what follows is notable or surprising: Interestingly, she never mentioned the money.

Often used to introduce a fact that complicates or adds nuance to a discussion.

The word can feel like throat-clearing—a way to flag significance before delivering it.

remarkably

surprisingly

In unanticipated manner

unexpectedlyWithout prior indication
notablyEspecially or remarkably
strikinglyIn attention-grabbing manner

significantly · unusually · astonishingly · amazingly · curiously · peculiarly · oddly · strangely · extraordinarily · exceptionally

engagingly

captivatingly

In an enchanting way

absorbinglyIn a captivating manner
compellinglyIn an engrossing manner
fascinatinglyIn an engrossing way

enthrallingly · intriguingly · riveting · grippingly · stimulatingly · enchantingly · mesmerizingly · spellbindingly · alluringly · enticingly

noteworthy

significantly

To meaningful extent

importantlyWith great consequence
relevantlyIn a pertinent manner
notablyEspecially or remarkably

conspicuously · prominently · memorably · observably · consequentially · materially · appreciably · markedly · substantively · decisively

Categories

sentence adverbsobviously, certainly, probably, possibly, perhaps
fillersfiller, gap filler, filler material, caulk, grout
transitionstransition, blending, segue, fade, changeover

Opposites

engagement/fascination

interestinglyboringly

In an uninteresting manner

uninterestingly · tediously · monotonously · drably · dully

predictability/surprise

interestinglypredictably

In an expected manner

unsurprisingly · expectedly · ordinarily · unremarkably · typically

Phrases

interesting conditionArchaic phrase for pregnancy
interesting situationCircumstance warranting closer examination
make interestingAdd appeal to

Family

interesting, uninteresting, interestingness, uninterestingness

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G