shockingly

In startling fashion

Shockingly means in a way that causes shock or surprise, usually unpleasant: The house was shockingly neglected.

It often intensifies negative qualities: shockingly rude, shockingly expensive.

Less commonly, it can express pleasant surprise: The movie was shockingly good.

surprise

astonishingly

In a stunning manner

astoundingly · incredibly · unbelievably · stunningly · remarkably · surprisingly · jarringly · disconcertingly · bewilderingly · bafflingly

intensity

appallingly

In shocking manner

egregiously · scandalously · horrifyingly · disgracefully · abhorrently · distressingly · dreadfully · frightfully · terribly · awfully

dramatic

spectacularly

In a visually stunning manner

dramatically · theatrically · explosively · electrifyingly · grippingly · riveting · bombshell · showstopping

Categories
Opposites
expectedness

shockinglypredictably

In an expected manner

unsurprisingly · expectedly · as expected · naturally · foreseeably

emotional valence

shockinglypleasantly

In an enjoyable manner

pleasingly · delightfully · comfortingly · reassuringly · commendably

intensity of deviation

shockinglyunremarkably

In an ordinary manner

mildly · mundanely · moderately · somewhat · slightly

Phrases
Family

shocking, unshocking

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G