interestingly

adverb

in·​ter·​est·​ing·​ly ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stiŋ-lē 

ˈin-tə-ˌre-, 

ˈin-ˌtre-;

ˈin-tər-

1

: in an interesting manner

2

: as a matter of interest

Examples of interestingly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Analysis revealed the work to be by Velázquez and, interestingly, showed that the artist made a number of revisions to the nobleman’s dress and armor. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026

Perhaps most interestingly, the documents bore serial numbers. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

According to the report, 24% of respondents cited kitchen countertops as the most commonly cluttered area of their home, and interestingly, the most likely to lead to arguments (usually between partners). — The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026

There are some great shows here in Los Angeles – the LA Card Show, the Burbank Card Show, which interestingly takes place in Anaheim. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

interestingly

adverb

in·​ter·​est·​ing·​ly ˈin-trəst-iŋ-lē 

ˈint-ə-ˌrest-iŋ-le, 

-ə-rəst-, 

-ərst-

1

: in an interesting manner

a story interestingly told

2

: it is interesting

interestingly enough, that was the first one