SHOCKINGLY Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

shockingly

adverb

Definition of shockingly

as in surprisingly

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

as in conspicuously

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

as in awfully

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of shockingly Following Kunal Nayyar’s appearance as Raj in Episode 1 where he is shockingly killed by Kripke (John Ross Bowie), Cuoco showed up in the second episode alongside Zack (Smith). — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 July 2026 The suspenseful shark sequences in an underwater cage where two distressed heroines Tatiana (Laura Marano) and Kaley (Christina Ochoa) get trapped are shockingly good while a third act ratchets up the blood and the tension. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Mac’s decision to poop in Paddy’s shockingly clean, barely used women’s restroom set the Gang immediately at odds. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 Quince, which is one of BHG’s top places to buy bedding, is my new go-to for finding rich fabrics like European linen, soft bamboo, and mulberry silk at shockingly low prices. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 Originally released in 2010, Danger Days remains, somewhat shockingly considering how popular My Chemical Romance is today, the band’s most recent full-length. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Valentino Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli worked alongside the Pantone Color Institute to develop the shockingly bright color that would later become synonymous with Barbiecore. — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026 Thanks to their natural properties, lemon juice and salt can be shockingly effective against rust once combined. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 July 2026 Coupled with the pair’s extensive collection of antique furniture, the result is a shockingly precocious home, one that is mature beyond its years. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shockingly

Adverb

The atmosphere felt surprisingly relaxed — more easygoing than many arena rock concerts — without sacrificing energy.

— Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Not surprisingly, the museum is taking pains to emphasize that the exhibit will not shy away from the problematic aspects of Galliano’s history.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of surprisingly

Adverb

Meanwhile, Taco Bell parent Yum Brands was conspicuously silent on the cyclospora outbreak in its earnings report this morning, putting the spotlight on the company's earnings conference call.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 July 2026
At the same time, conspicuously present was Emma’s aunt, Julia, and her mother Kelly Cunningham, per celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi, which obtained photos of attendees.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026

Definition of conspicuously

Adverb

Winning the European title in two years’ time would go an awfully long way to doing that, and the FA’s job here is to make decisions based on what is going to get the best out of the players, not how the public feels.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Right now, though, ripe, honey-tart peaches with soft goat cheese would be awfully good with the last sips of a Chenin Blanc.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of awfully

Adverb

While the violent mobs who hurled stones at marchers in 1966 are long gone, civil rights advocates say their demands remained strikingly familiar and that the threat to democracy has not disappeared.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Even more strikingly, as noted over the weekend by The Wall Street Journal‘s Natasha Khan, the surge in Magic cards is exactly inversely proportional to an equal plunge in doll sales.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Definition of strikingly

Adverb

Unfortunately, decisions aren’t terribly effective today and according to Gartner 72% of executives say that bad decisions are as prevalent as good ones.

— Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Given that humans at OpenAI had decided to turn off some safeguards for the test, some have argued the outcome should not have been terribly surprising.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of terribly

Adverb

Son Heung-min has scored in each game — amazingly, his first three MLS goals of the season — while Denis Bouanga has four in that span.

— Tom Bogert, New York Times, 27 July 2026
This would end up being the group tiebreaker sending Chicago to the 3rd place game, amazingly.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of amazingly

Browse Nearby Words

shocking

shockingly

shock jock

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Shockingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shockingly. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of shockingly

adverb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

colloquial

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Popular in Wordplay

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

How long is a jiffy?

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes