Meaning of the word surprisingly in English

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surprisingly

US /sɚˈpraɪ.zɪŋ.li/
UK /sɚˈpraɪ.zɪŋ.li/
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Adverb

1.

in a way that causes surprise; unexpectedly

Example:
Surprisingly, the quiet student won the debate competition.
The movie, surprisingly, had a happy ending.
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