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funnily

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈfʌnəli/
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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a funny or amusing manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: amusingly

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

In a strange or unexpected manner, especially of a coincidence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Who, Bob? I just ran into him last week, funnily enough.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: funny, strangely, unexpectedly

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

in a strange manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a queerly inscribed sheet of paper

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: queerly, strangely, oddly

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English funny Middle English -ly English -ly English funnily From funny + -ly.