surprising Definition
- 1causing a feeling of surprise or astonishment
- 2unexpected
Using surprising: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surprising" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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It's surprising how much he has grown since last year.
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The results of the experiment were surprising.
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It was a surprising turn of events.
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The movie had a surprising ending.
surprising Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with surprising
an expression used to emphasize that something is very surprising
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Surprising to say the least, she won the race despite her injury.
used to indicate that something is expected or unsurprising
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It's not surprising that he failed the exam, given that he didn't study at all.
used to introduce a surprising fact or piece of information
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Surprising as it may seem, he has never tasted chocolate in his life.
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.
