Legitimately
Legitimately adverb - In a manner acceptable to common custom.
Surprisingly and legitimately are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Surprisingly" instead an adverb "Legitimately".
Surprisingly
Surprisingly adverb - In a surprising manner.
Legitimately and surprisingly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Legitimately" instead an adverb "Surprisingly".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- He's made a career of not just being a Determinator, but when he DOES get legitimately injured, he almost always ends up coming back surprisingly fast through sheer grit and pushing his rehab.
Source: Hollywood Healing
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