Synonyms for
Surprised
Definition
feeling or showing an unexpected or astonishing event or fact
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- pleasantly surprised
- completely surprised
- suddenly surprised
- surprised by
- surprised to see
- surprised at
- surprised the most
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Usage note
While 'surprised' is a common adjective, its intensity can vary. 'Astonished' and 'amazed' suggest a stronger degree of surprise.
Example sentences
- I was surprised when my cat brought me a mouse.
- The magician surprised the audience with his tricks.
- I was surprised to see my friend at the park.
- She was surprised by the news of her promotion.
- The unexpected rain surprised the beach-goers.
Quotes
Life is full of surprises and and serendipity. Being open to unexpected turns in the road is an important part of success. If you try to plan every step, you may miss those wonderful twists and turns. Just find your next adventure-do it well, enjoy it-and then, not now, think about what comes next. - Condoleezza Rice
You can't be too careful what you tell a child because you never know what he'll take hold of and spend the rest of his life remembering you by. - Frederick Buechner
The best things in life are unexpected - because there were no expectations. - Eli Khamarov