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interestinglyenough

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/ˈɪntrəstɪŋli ɪˈnʌf/ · in-ter-est-ing-ly e-nough

used to introduce a statement that is surprising or interesting in a way that relates to the previous statement.

Meanings

adverbinformal

used to introduce a statement that is surprising or interesting in a way that relates to the previous statement.

ایک بیان کو متعارف کرنے کے لیے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے جو پچھلے بیان سے متعلق حیرت انگیز یا دلچسپ ہوتا ہے۔

دلچسپ طور پر

dilchasp tor par

Synonyms

surprisinglycuriouslynotablyحیرت انگیز طور پرمتعجب کر دینے والادلچسپ طور پر

Common Collocations

  • used interestingly enough
  • interestingly enough, it turns out

Example Sentences

Interestingly enough, she was the first to solve the problem.

دلچسپ طور پر، وہ مسئلہ حل کرنے والی پہلی تھی۔

Dilchasp tor par, woh masla hal karne wali pehli thi.

Interestingly enough, they won the match despite being underdogs.

دلچسپ طور پر، انہوں نے مقابلے میں کامیابی حاصل کی حالانکہ وہ کمزور ٹیم تھے۔

Dilchasp tor par, unhone muqable mein kamiyabi hasil ki halanke woh kamzoor team the.

Interestingly enough, we found the book in the most unexpected place.

دلچسپ طور پر، ہم نے کتاب سب سے غیرمتوقع جگہ پر پائی۔

Dilchasp tor par, humne kitaab sab se ghair mutawaqqi jagah par paayi.

Easily Confused With

interesting:The adverb 'interestingly enough' implies a surprising or relevant twist, while 'interesting' is a straightforward description of something engaging.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember it as an expression that sparks curiosity or surprise.

Imagine someone raising their eyebrows while sharing surprising news.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "interestingly + enough" — in a way that is interesting; enough in a manner that is satisfactory

First known use: 20th century

The phrase 'interestingly enough' combines the adverb 'interestingly', formed from 'interest', with the word 'enough'. It serves to introduce a surprising piece of information.