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Meaning of surprised
The primary meaning of the word "surprised" is feeling or showing that something is unexpected or unusual.
Etymology of surprised
The word "surprised" comes from the Old French word "surprendre," which is a combination of "sur" (meaning "over" or "beyond") and "prendre" (meaning "to take"), and the past participle of the verb "surprise" is "surprised"
Historically, the word "surprised" has been used to describe a range of emotions, from mild astonishment to extreme shock or amazement
Synonyms
astonished
amazed
stunned
shocked
flabbergasted
astounded
bewildered
perplexed
puzzled
dumbfounded
startled
taken aback
gobsmacked
speechless
aghast
thunderstruck
awestruck
wonderstruck
fascinated
captivated
enthralled
spellbound
mesmerized
intrigued
impressed
touched
moved
struck
affected
Definitions
- Feeling or showing that something is unexpected or unusual
- * Feeling or showing a strong feeling of wonder or shock because of something unexpected
Usage Examples
- I was surprised by the news of their engagement
- * The plot twist in the movie surprised me
- * She was surprised by the beauty of the landscape
Antonyms
unsurprised
unimpressed
unaffected
unmoved
unamazed
unastonished
indifferent
apathetic
unconcerned
uninterested
bored
jaded
cynical
skeptical
disbelieving
incredulous
unresponsive
impassive
stoic
phlegmatic
complacent