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shockingly Synonyms

Another word for shockingly

Choosing another word for shockingly depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that causes intense surprise, dismay, or outrage.

Usage Example

"The report revealed that several safety protocols had been appallingly neglected for years."

Strongest
appallingly
scandalously
outrageously
Strong
astoundingly
staggeringly
startlingly
alarmingly
shamefully

• adverb (Context 2)

To an extreme, remarkable, or unexpected degree.

Usage Example

"Despite the complex recipe, the homemade pastry turned out to be astonishingly easy to prepare."

Strongest
astonishingly
surprisingly
Strong
incredibly
unbelievably
extraordinarily
remarkably
tremendously

Opposites of shockingly

The opposite of shockingly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

expectedly
unsurprisingly
predictably
slightly
moderately
barely
mildly
decently
See all opposites of shockingly

• Nearby Words

shock
shocker
shocking
shockingly
shocklike
shockproof
shockwave

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shockingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shockingly
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