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surprised

[səˈpraɪzd]

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!

  • Example

    I was surprised to see him at the party.

  • Example

    She gave me a surprised look when I told her the news.

  • Example

    He was surprised by the sudden change in weather.

  • Example

    The teacher was surprised by the student's sudden improvement.

surprised Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surprised

Antonyms for surprised

Phrases with surprised

  • to feel shocked or amazed by something unexpected

    Example

    I was surprised by his sudden resignation.

  • surprised to hear/learn/find out

    to feel shocked or amazed by something one has heard, learned, or found out

    Example

    I was surprised to hear that she got the job.

  • to feel happy and pleased by something unexpected

    Example

    I was pleasantly surprised by the gift from my friend.

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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.'