surprised Definition
feeling or showing an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing.
Using surprised: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surprised" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I was surprised to see him at the party.
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She gave me a surprised look when I told her the news.
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He was surprised by the sudden change in weather.
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The teacher was surprised by the student's sudden improvement.
surprised Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for surprised
- amazed
- astonished
- stunned
- shocked
- taken aback
Antonyms for surprised
Phrases with surprised
Example
I was surprised by his sudden resignation.
to feel shocked or amazed by something one has heard, learned, or found out
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I was surprised to hear that she got the job.
to feel happy and pleased by something unexpected
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I was pleasantly surprised by the gift from my friend.
Summary: surprised in Brief
The adjective 'surprised' [səˈpraɪzd] describes the feeling of being taken aback by an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing. It is often used in phrases like 'surprised at/by something,' 'surprised to hear/learn/find out,' and 'pleasantly surprised.'
