surprising

A2
Pronunciation
/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/
/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A situation in which somebody is surprised.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • It surprises me that I owe twice as much as I thought I did.
2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • He doesn’t know that I’m in the country – I thought I’d turn up at his house and surprise him.
3 Definition

To undergo or witness something unexpected.

Example Sentences
  • He doesn’t surprise easily.
4 Definition

To cause surprise.

5 Definition

To attack unexpectedly.

6 Definition

To take unawares.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Causing surprise.

Example Sentences
  • A surprising number of people attended the rally.