Pronunciation

/səˈraɪzɪŋ/

Definitions

• Adjective: Characterized by causing unexpected or remarkable surprise; astonishing. For example: “The ending of the movie was surprisingly thrilling.”
• Verb: To cause surprise or astonishment in (someone). For example: “Her performance surprised everyone at the concert.”
• Adverb: In a surprising manner; unexpectedly. For example: “She finished the marathon surprisingly fast.”

Phrases

• “A surprising discovery” refers to something unforeseen and remarkable.
• “Surprisingly enough” is used to emphasize an unexpected fact.
• “Not surprisingly” implies that something was expected after all.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The news of their sudden engagement was surprising to everyone.”
• Verb: “She surprised her friends with a perfect score on the exam.”
• Adverb: “Despite the difficult conditions, they completed the project not surprisingly well.”

Synonyms

• Astonishing
• Unanticipated
• Unexpected
• Shocking
• Startling
• Remarkable
• Staggering

Antonyms

• Expected
• Predictable
• Familiar
• Routine
• Mundane