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Surprising Definition & Meaning

1. Unexpected or shocking: something that is surprising catches you off guard or goes against your expectations.

Example: It was surprising to see the usually quiet and reserved student give a passionate speech in front of the whole class.

2. Astonishing or remarkable: surprising can also refer to something that is impressive or extraordinary.

Example: The magician's surprising trick left the audience in awe.

3. Puzzling or confusing: surprising can describe something that is difficult to understand or explain.

Example: It was surprising to hear that the company was profitable despite the economic downturn.

4. Unusual or rare: surprising can also describe something that is uncommon or not typical.

Example: It was surprising to find a tropical plant growing in the middle of the desert.

5. Delightful or enjoyable: surprising can also refer to something that brings joy or happiness.

Example: The surprise party was a truly surprising and memorable event for the birthday girl.

Examples of the word surprising used in sentences.

  • It was surprising to find out that the product was on sale.
  • It was surprising to see the sunset from the top of the mountain.
  • It was surprising to see how quickly the flowers grew.
  • It was surprising to hear that she already passed the exam.
  • It was surprising to learn that he was a great cook.
  • It was surprising to hear that he had never been on a plane before.
  • It was surprising to see how fast she finished her meal.
  • It was surprising that they didn't know each other even though they worked in the same office.
  • The results of the experiment were quite surprising.
  • The movie had a surprising twist at the end.
  • It was surprising to see how quickly the students picked up the new material in class today.
  • It was surprising to learn that my neighbor has been secretly volunteering at the animal shelter for years.
  • The movie's plot twist was so surprising that it left everyone in the theater gasping.
  • It was surprising to find out that the seemingly boring lecture turned out to be incredibly informative and engaging.
  • The sudden rain shower was surprising and caught us all off guard.
  • It was surprising to discover that my new neighbor was a famous Hollywood actor.
  • It was surprising to learn that my boss had gone to the same university as me.
  • It was surprising to realize that the little girl I used to babysit is now a successful CEO.
  • It was surprising to find out that my best friend was secretly studying to become a doctor.
  • It was surprising to see my favorite restaurant closed down overnight.
  • The unexpected arrival of her long-lost friend was a surprising but welcome surprise.
  • It was surprising to discover how much the company had grown in such a short period of time.
  • The sudden storm was highly surprising, as the weather forecast had predicted a sunny day.
  • It was surprising to hear that the new CEO had no prior experience in the field.
  • The results of the study were surprising, as they contradicted the commonly held belief.
  • It was a surprising twist in the plot when the protagonist turned out to be the villain all along.
  • The beautiful sunset over the ocean was both breathtaking and surprising, as the colors shifted and changed rapidly.
  • The results of the experiment were surprising, as they contradicted the previously held beliefs.
  • It was surprising to discover that the new CEO had implemented such radical changes in the company.
  • I found it highly surprising that the author managed to finish writing the entire novel in just two months.
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