surprising

[səˈpraɪzɪŋ]

surprising Definition

• 1. causing a feeling of surprise or astonishment
• 2. unexpected

Using surprising: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surprising" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It's surprising how much he has grown since last year.

• Example

  The results of the experiment were surprising.

• Example

  It was a surprising turn of events.

• Example

  The movie had a surprising ending.

surprising Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surprising

• astonishing
• amazing
• startling

Antonyms for surprising

• predictable
• expected

Phrases with surprising

• surprising to say the least

  an expression used to emphasize that something is very surprising

  Example

  Surprising to say the least, she won the race despite her injury.

• not surprising

  used to indicate that something is expected or unsurprising

  Example

  It's not surprising that he failed the exam, given that he didn't study at all.

• surprising as it may seem

  used to introduce a surprising fact or piece of information

  Example

  Surprising as it may seem, he has never tasted chocolate in his life.

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Summary: surprising in Brief

The term 'surprising' [səˈpraɪzɪŋ] denotes something that causes a feeling of surprise or astonishment, often unexpected. It can be used to describe growth, experimental results, events, and endings, as in 'The movie had a surprising ending.' Phrases like 'surprising to say the least' and 'not surprising' add emphasis and context to the term.