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Surprised I Adjective Səˈpraɪzd Sərˈpraɪzd Looked Told Quickly

Word3 surprised
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /səˈpraɪzd/ /sərˈpraɪzd/
Example
  • a surprised look
  • she looked surprised when i told her.
  • i was surprised at how quickly she agreed.
  • i'm surprised at you, behaving like that in front of the kids.
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surprised

(adjective)/səˈpraɪzd/ /sərˈpraɪzd/
  1. feeling or showing surprise
    • COMPARE unsurprised
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unsurprised
    • a surprised look
    • She looked surprised when I told her.
    • I was surprised at how quickly she agreed.
    • I'm surprised at you, behaving like that in front of the kids.
    • They were surprised to find that he'd already left.
    • You shouldn’t be surprised (that) he didn’t come.
    • Don't be surprised if I pretend not to recognize you.
    • ‘Will she cancel the party?’ ‘I wouldn't be surprised.’
    • You’d be surprised how many people voted for him.
    • He was pleasantly surprised to discover that he was no longer afraid.
    • to be a little/a bit/quite surprised
    • She seemed somewhat surprised at his reaction.

    Extra Examples

    • Her father didn't seem at all surprised.
    • I am constantly surprised by what my fourteen-month-old son understands.
    • She appeared genuinely surprised by this gesture of affection.
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