unusually
adverb/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/, /ʌnˈjuːʒəli/
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/, /ʌnˈjuːʒəli/
- used before adjectives to emphasize that a particular quality is greater than normal
- unusually high levels of radiation
- an unusually cold winter
- The turnout was unusually low.
Extra Examples- She was unusually quiet that evening.
- an unusually talented designer
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- used to say that a particular situation is not normal or expected
- Unusually for him, he wore a tie.
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