oddly

odd-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In a strange or unusual manner.

  2. 2.

    Surprisingly or paradoxically; used to introduce something unexpected.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    oddly enough — Surprisingly; contrary to expectation
  • •
    oddly familiar — Strangely recognizable

Related words

Antonyms: normally, ordinarily
See also: odd, strangely, unusually
Synonyms: curiously, peculiarly, strangely, unusually

Etymology

From Old Norse oddi ("point of land, triangle, odd number") + English suffix -ly. Related to the adjective "odd."