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Surprised

Sur-PRYZD

/sɜːrˈpraɪzd/

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surprised

Dictionary meaning

Taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment.

Examples

  • The teacher was surprised by the student's ingenuity.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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