Surprise (Noun)

Meaning 1

The astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Examples

  • The surprise on her face was priceless when she walked into the room to find all her friends screaming "Happy Birthday!".
  • His surprise at being chosen for the promotion was evident in his stunned silence during the meeting.
  • The news of her sudden resignation was a complete surprise to the rest of the team.
  • The plot twist at the end of the movie was a surprise that left the entire audience gasping in shock.
  • Waking up to a blanket of snow covering the entire city was a lovely surprise on a typically warm winter morning.

Hypernyms

  • Amazement

Related Words

  • Surprise (verb)

Meaning 2

A sudden unexpected event.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Examples

  • The party was a surprise, and my friends had been planning it for weeks without me knowing.
  • I love the surprise of not knowing what will happen next in a good movie.
  • The surprise of the earthquake catching everyone off guard caused widespread panic.
  • Winning the contest was a complete surprise, as I didn't think I stood a chance.
  • Receiving the news that my favorite band was playing a secret show in town was a wonderful surprise.

Hypernyms

  • Alteration
  • Modification

Hyponyms

  • Peripety
  • Thunderbolt
  • Blow
  • Thunderclap
  • Peripetia

Related Words

  • Surprise (verb)

Meaning 3

The act of surprising someone.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The surprise on her face was priceless when she walked into the room filled with her friends and family shouting "Happy Birthday".
  • He planned the surprise party for weeks, making sure everything was perfect for his wife's special day.
  • The surprise visit from her long-lost cousin was a welcome one, and they spent hours catching up.
  • The surprise gift from her secret admirer left her feeling loved and appreciated.
  • The surprise attack on the enemy's base was a bold move, catching them off guard and giving the troops an advantage.

Synonyms

  • Surprisal

Hypernyms

  • Perturbation

Related Words

  • Surprise (verb)
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