What does surprised mean?
Surprised means Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event..
Surprised
/səˈpɹaɪzd/ · adjective
Meaning
Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event..
Definitions by Sense
- Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.
- simple past and past participle of surprise
Example Sentences
genuinely surprised
pleasantly surprised
look surprised
She was surprised to see him at the party.
I was surprised by how helpful he was.
Synonyms for surprised
Antonyms for surprised
Related Words
Word Forms
- more surprised
- most surprised
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for surprised?
Common synonyms include astonished, startled, stupefied, astounded.
What is the opposite of surprised?
Possible antonyms include not surprised, unsurprised.
How do you use surprised in a sentence?
genuinely surprised
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