Definitions for surprise

Definitions for (noun) surprise

Main entry: surprisal, surprise

Definition: the act of surprising someone


Main entry: surprise

Definition: a sudden unexpected event


Main entry: surprise

Definition: the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you


Definitions for (verb) surprise

Main entry: surprise

Definition: cause to be surprised

Usage: The news really surprised me


Main entry: storm, surprise

Definition: attack by storm; attack suddenly


Main entry: surprise

Definition: come upon or take unawares

Usage: She surprised the couple; He surprised an interesting scene


Visual thesaurus for surprise