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interestingly

adv

Etymology

From interesting + -ly.

  1. derived from intersum
  2. derived from intersum
  3. derived from interesse
  4. inherited from interest
  5. suffixed as interesting — “interest + ing”
  6. formed as interestingly — “interesting + -ly”

Definitions

  1. In an interesting way.

    • In The Perfumed Garden, Nefzawi digressively but interestingly discusses, in great and curious detail, the amorous activities of animals.
    • Shimon’s interestingly stereotypical role as a conformist, but in reality covertly resistant, dominand […] is accentuated in the second half of the story[.]

  2. It is interesting to note that…

    • Every rail company worth its salt wanted to connect with London. Interestingly, it was largely that way around - provincial entrepreneurs wanting to connect with the capital, rather than London capitalists seeking to spread outwards.

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