B2adverbformalacademiclanguage
US/ˈɪn.tər.ɪ.stɪŋ.li/
UK/ˈɪn.tər.ɪ.stɪŋ.li/
used to show that you think a fact is unusual or worth noticing
In context
Interestingly, the smallest group scored higher than all the others.
The two cities are very different but, interestingly, have the same crime rate.
The tribe has, interestingly, no word for the color orange.
Words that go with interestingly
adverb + adjective
- interestingly enoughInterestingly enough, the results were the same in both countries.
- interestingly differentThe two studies reached interestingly different conclusions.
- interestingly similarTheir stories are interestingly similar.
- interestingly diverseThe two groups were interestingly diverse in their opinions.
- interestingly complexThe results are interestingly complex and need more study.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It is interestingly that sales rose.Correct: It is interesting that sales rose.