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surprising

Pronunciation: [sərˈpraɪzɪŋ]

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Learn how to use surprising in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(adjective) when something makes you feel wonder or shock because it is unexpected. If you hear news that you didn't see coming, you might say it is surprising.

Example

It was surprising to see my friend at the party, I thought she was out of town.

Example

It wasn’t surprising when the rain started, we knew the forecast said it would rain.

Example

Was it surprising to you that the movie ended that way?

Context: “events”

(adjective) when something happens that nobody expected, like a sudden twist in a game or an unexpected gift. It can make people feel excited or shocked.

Example

The end of the story was surprising and really kept me on the edge of my seat.

Example

The final score wasn’t surprising; everyone knew which team was stronger.

Example

What was the most surprising moment of the game for you?

How to pronounce surprising

Pronunciation: [sərˈpraɪzɪŋ]

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