What does "perplexingly" mean?

In a way or to an extent that is perplexing.

What is a synonym for "perplexingly"?

Common synonyms include: confusingly, maddeningly.

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adverb

1
In a way or to an extent that is perplexing. not-comparable
"It was a long time before he could steady his nerves to answer my questions, and then he answered perplexingly and brokenly."

"It was a long time before he could steady his nerves to answer my questions, and then he answered perplexingly and brokenly."

From perplexing + -ly.