Synonyms of shockingly

shockingly

adverb

1

as in surprisingly

Related Words

• surprisingly
• astonishingly
• amazingly
• astoundingly
• stunningly
• unexpectedly
• unusually
• suddenly
• uncommonly
• unanticipatedly

Dissimilar Words

• commonly
• ordinarily
• unsurprisingly
• obviously
• expectedly

2

as in conspicuously

Related Words

• conspicuously
• strikingly
• luridly
• spectacularly
• neatly
• smartly
• gorgeously
• richly
• dashingly
• splendidly
• pertly
• nattily
• loud
• gallantly
• spiffily
• dapperly
• flamboyantly
• jazzily
• ostentatiously
• ornately
• garishly
• loudly
• gaudily
• snappily
• brilliantly
• colorfully
• flashily
• swankily
• bravely
• fancily
• brightly
• gaily

Dissimilar Words

• dully
• boringly
• unobtrusively
• inconspicuously
• modestly
• simply
• quietly
• drably
• plainly
• demurely
• unpretentiously
• chastely
• severely
• conservatively
• colorlessly
• somberly
• bleakly

3

as in awfully

Related Words

• awfully
• terribly
• appallingly
• horribly
• dreadfully
• disturbingly
• sickeningly
• alarmingly
• horrendously
• horridly
• abominably
• unsettlingly
• vilely
• unpleasantly
• disgustingly
• traumatically
• distressingly
• annoyingly
• irritatingly
• disagreeably
• vexingly
• badly
• perturbingly
• ill
• alack
• ay
• tragically
• sadly
• unfortunately
• unhappily
• alas
• lamentably
• wirra
• regrettably
• woe
• unluckily

Dissimilar Words

• fortunately
• blessedly
• happily
• luckily
• thankfully
• helpfully
• wonderfully
• superbly
• advantageously
• excellently
• marvelously
• delightfully
• sensationally
• pleasantly
• gloriously
• deliciously
• well
• charmingly
• sweetly
• splendidly
• gratifyingly
• pleasingly
• agreeably
• favorably
• satisfyingly
• nicely
• magnificently
• enchantingly
• finely
• enjoyably
• prettily
• pleasurably
• great
• dreamily
• winningly
• felicitously
• grandly
• swimmingly
• delectably
• fetchingly
• welcomely
• palatably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shockingly

While certainly an improvement on the current barriers (which are a shockingly makeshift solution for a museum that cost over $1 billion), the plaza’s main entryways will remain gated off, confirmed both Lu and Lucas Museum spokesperson Seth Fowler. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

It is shockingly invested in a sense of security, from songs about taking a five-year relationship to the next level to tried-and-true musical and lyrical conceits. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

Seemingly forgotten, Aaliyah returned and was shockingly revealed to be behind attempts to kidnap and torture CIA operative Joe McNamara (Zoe Saldaña). — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Yana Radeva, shockingly a first-time actor, is quietly commanding as Veska, suggesting entire histories without spelling them out, while Grisebach’s documentary-like naturalism makes even the film’s strangest turns feel oddly plausible. — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

The secret behind the Miramar jean is Rag & Bone’s signature printing technique, which creates a shockingly convincing denim illusion on soft terry cloth. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026

Still, this increasingly eerie repertory pick is phenomenally made science fiction and not to be missed by anyone who thinks the tale of a Cold War-era supercomputer demonstrating a shockingly plausible doomsday might be for them. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026

There's been a shockingly sharp increase in hospitalizations amid a summer of e-bike and e-scooter crashes, especially among children below the legal age of 16 to ride an e-bike, the doctors say. — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Garrett, however, looked shockingly human in the Rams’ loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026