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SURPRISED

(adj., verb)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Surprised.

How to pronounce surprised:

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Surprised - as an adjective

Taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

Example: "Surprised by her student's ingenuity"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unsurprised14

Surprised - as a verb

To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.

Example: "It surprises me that i owe twice as much as i thought i did."

To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.

Example: "He doesn’t know that i’m in the country – i thought i’d turn up at his house and surprise him."

To undergo or witness something unexpected.

Example: "He doesn’t surprise easily."

To cause surprise.

To attack unexpectedly.

To take unawares.

Example Sentences

"I was surprised by how quickly she finished the race."
"He looked surprised when he saw her at the party."
"We received a surprised reaction from our parents when we announced our engagement."
"She gave me a surprised look when I told her the news."
"I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food at the new restaurant."
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Word Game Points

Is SURPRISED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, surprised is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SURPRISED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SURPRISED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, surprised is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SURPRISED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SURPRISED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, surprised is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SURPRISED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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