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Meaning of "surprised" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SURPRISED

surprised  [səˈpraɪzd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SURPRISED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Surprised is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SURPRISED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Surprise

Surprise may refer to: ▪ Surprise, a brief emotional state experienced as the result of an unexpected significant event...

Definition of surprised in the English dictionary

The definition of surprised in the dictionary is If you are surprised at something, you have a feeling of surprise, because it is unexpected or unusual. Other definition of surprised is showing that you are surprised.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SURPRISED


authorized
ˈɔːθəraɪzd
computerized
kəmˈpjuːtəraɪzd
modularized
ˈmɒdjʊləˌraɪzd
notarized
ˈnəʊtəˌraɪzd
particularized
pəˈtɪkjʊləraɪzd
pasteurized
ˈpɑːstʃəraɪzd
polarized
ˈpəʊləˌraɪzd
pressurized
ˈprɛʃəˌraɪzd
prized
ˈpraɪzd
rubberised
ˈrʌbəˌraɪzd
rubberized
ˈrʌbəraɪzd
Sanforized
ˈsænfəˌraɪzd
secularized
ˈsɛkjʊləraɪzd
unapprised
ˌʌnəˈpraɪzd
unauthorised
ˌʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd
unauthorized
ʌnˈɔːθəˌraɪzd
unpolarized
ʌnˈpəʊləˌraɪzd
unpressurized
ʌnˈprɛʃəˌraɪzd
unprized
ʌnˈpraɪzd
unsurprised
ˌʌnsəˈpraɪzd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SURPRISED

surpass
surpassable
surpasser
surpassing
surpassingly
surpassingness
surplice
surpliced
surplus
surplus store
surplusage
surprint
surprisal
surprise
surprise party
surprisedly
surpriser
surprising
surprisingly
surprisingness

WORDS THAT END LIKE SURPRISED

advised
braised
bruised
digitised
disguised
modularised
noncomputerised
nonmotorised
pelorised
poised
practised
promised
Sanforised
unbowdlerised
uncomputerised
unglamorised
unpasteurised
unpolarised
unpressurised
unsymmetrised

Synonyms and antonyms of surprised in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SURPRISED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «surprised» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of surprised

Translation of «surprised» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SURPRISED

Find out the translation of surprised to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of surprised from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «surprised» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

感到惊喜的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sorprendido
570 millions of speakers

English

surprised
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हैरान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَدْهُوش
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

удивленный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

surpreso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিস্মিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

surpris
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terkejut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

überrascht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

驚いた
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

놀란
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kaget
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngạc nhiên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆச்சரியம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आश्चर्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şaşırmış
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sopreso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zaskoczony
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

здивований
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

surprins
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

έκπληκτος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verbaas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förvånad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

overrasket
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of surprised

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SURPRISED»

The term «surprised» is very widely used and occupies the 5.585 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SURPRISED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «surprised» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «surprised» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about surprised

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10 QUOTES WITH «SURPRISED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word surprised.
1
Clive Anderson
I do find myself surprised by the comedy shows that seem to have the same joke week in week out.
2
Hayley Atwell
Although I grew up in London, I spent summers in Missouri, where my dad lived. It's quite a liberal town, Kansas City. You'd be surprised.
3
Julia Barr
Working with my husband, I thought we would be at each other. As close as we are, our styles are so different. But it didn't happen - we were surprised.
4
Tristan Bernard
In the theatre the audience wants to be surprised - but by things that they expect.
5
Sanjeev Bhaskar
With 'Mumbai Calling,' I was surprised it was ITV that went for it because it didn't traditionally seem like the kind of programme they would make.
6
Andrea Bocelli
People are often quite surprised by the sport and leisure activities practised by the blind. For example, tandem cycling is very popular.
7
Keegan Bradley
Most amateurs are so worried about mis-hitting the shot or hitting it off line, they don't make an aggressive move. You'd be surprised how much better your swing will get if you let your natural athletic ability shine. So go after it.
8
Craig Brewer
I'm surprised by how many people have not seen 'Footloose.'
9
Steve Buscemi
I was very surprised that for a while I could only get cast as straight. It was that way for a few years.
10
Jennifer Carpenter
My laundry list of wants in a partner is basically kindness. I want someone who is kind, and that's kind of where it begins and ends. I'm open to being surprised.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SURPRISED»

Discover the use of surprised in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to surprised and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Surprised by Hope
Lively and accessible, this book will surprise and excite all who are interested in the meaning of life, not only after death but before it.
N. T. Wright, 2009
2
Surprised by Oxford: A Memoir
I was totally captivated from beginning to end." - Marilyn Meberg Surprised by Oxford is the memoir of a skeptical agnostic who comes to a dynamic personal faith in God during graduate studies in literature at Oxford University.
Carolyn Weber, 2011
3
Surprised by the Voice of God: How God Speaks Today Through ...
Surprised by the Voice of God takes you to the Bible to discover the variety of creative, deeply personal ways God still communicates with us today.
Jack Deere, 1998
4
Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life
"A young man who wishes to remain a sound Atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. There are traps everywhere . . . God is, if I may say it, very unscrupulous." This book is not an autobiography. It is not a confession.
C. S. Lewis, 1966
5
Surprised by Sin: The Reader in Paradise Lost
In a new Preface, Fish revisits the thesis of Surprised by Sin and considers the challenges offered by post-structuralism, new historicism, and political criticism.
Stanley Eugene Fish, 1998
6
Surprised by Meaning: Science, Faith, and how We Make Sense ...
Through a non-technical discussion of science and faith, the author of the best-selling The Dawkins Delusion explains how both science and faith help with the overriding human desire to make sense of things. Original.
Alister E. McGrath, 2011
7
Surprised by Motherhood: Everything I Never Expected about ...
Surprised by Motherhood is Lisa-Jo’s story of becoming and being a mom, and in the process, discovering that all the “what to expect” and “how to” books in the world can never truly prepare you for the sheer exhilaration, joy, and ...
Lisa-Jo Baker, 2014
8
Surprised by Grace: God's Relentless Pursuit of Rebels
"In this outstanding book Tullian Tchividjian helps us see that there is something of Jonah in all of us, and that we stand in need of the same grace of God every day.
Tullian Tchividjian, 2010
9
Surprised in Translation
For Mary Ann Caws - noted translator of surrealist poetry - the most appealing translations are also the oddest; the unexpected, unpredictable, and unmimetic turns that translations take are an endless source of fascination and instruction.
Mary Ann Caws, 2010
10
Surprised by the Power of the Spirit
The book presents both personal and biblical reasons why God still speaks and heals today.
Jack S. Deere, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SURPRISED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term surprised is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Kate Hudson, Brother Oliver Were "Not Surprised" by Dad Bill …
Kate Hudson, Brother Oliver Were "Not Surprised" by Dad Bill Hudson Kate Hudson and her brother Oliver Hudson were "not surprised" by their dad Bill Hudson ... «Us Magazine, Jun 15»
2
Former CIA Head: 'I Wouldn't Be Surprised' If Terror Attack Hits U.S. …
Former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell said Monday that he “wouldn't be surprised” if there's a terrorist attack over the upcoming 4th of July weekend. «Daily Caller, Jun 15»
3
CFL GM believes Michael Sam's career over if he doesn't return to …
"I wouldn't be surprised if he returns. I'm surprised he left. I was very surprised. If he doesn't come back, I would think football's over for him. He's the one that has ... «ESPN, Jun 15»
4
Kevin Parker Surprised, Confused By Tame Impala Royalties Lawsuit
I didn't know they were going to sue anyone, I didn't know there was going to be any suing going on, so I was as surprised and interested as anyone,” he said. «Stereogum, Jun 15»
5
Vettel says Ferrari surprised him
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel says he was surprised with ... Although Vettel and Ferrari have not won again since that surprise Sepang ... «autosport.com, Jun 15»
6
Kendrick Perkins was surprised by Thunder firing Scott Brooks
The Thunder may not be there, but The Oklahoman's Anthony Slater is reporting from the first few games of the NBA Finals. You can read his nuggets from Game ... «NewsOK.com, Jun 15»
7
INTEL IMPOTENCE: Obama admin 'surprised' by fall of Mosul, had …
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says the U.S. military — and Commander in Chief Barack Obama — were completely “surprised” when Islamic terrorists ... «Washington Times, May 15»
8
Alexis Sanchez 'surprised' by level of quality at Arsenal
ALEXIS SANCHEZ admits he was surprised by the quality of Arsenal's squad when he joined in the summer. By David Wright. PUBLISHED: 22:48, Tue, Apr 21, ... «Express.co.uk, Apr 15»
9
Germanwings orders 'get ready to be surprised' adverts be removed …
The adverts feature an air stewardess standing next to the Germanwings logo and the slogan: “Get ready to be surprised. Visit Germany.” The spokeswoman told ... «The Independent, Mar 15»
10
Harper Lee's Agent 'Surprised' By Elder Abuse Allegations
The literary agent for Harper Lee said he was surprised someone had told Alabama authorities that the 88-year-old author might be the victim of elder abuse and ... «NBCNews.com, Mar 15»

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