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in a manner that is not normal or expected
- She smiled unusually, revealing a hint of mischief in her eyes.
- The cat behaved unusually, hiding under the bed all day.
- She dressed unusually, combining bold colors and patterns.
- He spoke unusually, using a mix of Shakespearean language and modern slang.
- The hairstyle was cut unusually, with asymmetrical layers and bold highlights.
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more than usual or greater than average
- He was unusually quiet today, which made me worry about him.
- My cat was behaving unusually playful, darting across the room.
- The lecture today was unusually captivating, everyone was fully attentive.
- The sea is unusually calm today, ideal for sailing.
- Today, the traffic was unusually light, so I reached home early.
Synonyms:
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