adj

surprised

suh-PRYZD

adj

Feeling or showing astonishment at something unexpected.

"She looked surprised when he walked in."

How to Use Surprised

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling astonishment because of something unexpected.

Common pairings

pleasantly surprised not surprised

more surprised comparative, most surprised superlative

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She looked _____ when he walked in.

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