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surprised

UK
/səˈpraɪzd/
US
/sərˈpraɪzd/
surprisedpast participle
UK
/səˈpraɪzd/
US
/sərˈpraɪzd/
Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "surprise".
Translations
Surprised by the sudden applause, the speaker paused for a moment.
Surpris par les applaudissements soudains, l’orateur s’est arrêté un instant.
Surprised by the sudden applause, the speaker paused for a moment.
Surprise par les applaudissements soudains, l’oratrice s’est arrêtée un instant.
Definitions
Having been taken unawares or astonished by something unexpected.
Surprised by the sudden applause, the speaker paused for a moment.
Synonyms
astonished
amazed
startled
stunned
astounded
taken aback
shocked
flabbergasted
bewildered
aghast
dumbfounded
speechless
surprisedverb
surprised
Past Simple
surprised
Past Participle
Inflected form: simple past tense and past participle of the verb “surprise”.
Translations
surprisParticipe passé de « surprendre ».
They surprised us with an unexpected visit last night.
Ils nous ont surpris par une visite inattendue hier soir.
surpriseParticipe passé de « surprendre ».
They surprised us with an unexpected visit last night.
Elles nous ont surprise par une visite inattendue hier soir.
Definitions
Simple past tense and past participle of surprise.
They surprised us with an unexpected visit last night.
Synonyms
astonish
amaze
stun
startle
astound
flabbergast
shock
bewilder
dumbfound
take aback
catch off guard
bowl over
floor
surprisedadjective
more surprised
Comp.
most surprised
Super.
UK
/səˈpraɪzd/
US
/sərˈpraɪzd/
Translations
She looked surprised when the lights suddenly went out.
Elle avait l’air surpris quand les lumières se sont soudainement éteintes.
She looked surprised when the lights suddenly went out.
Elle avait l’air surprise quand les lumières se sont soudainement éteintes.
Additional translations
étonnéPlus général que « surpris »; souvent employé pour exprimer la stupeur ou l’étonnement.
Definitions
Experiencing or displaying the feeling of surprise; astonished; taken unawares.
She looked surprised when the lights suddenly went out.
Not expecting something to happen; caught off guard.
I was surprised by how easy the test was.
Synonyms
astonished
astounded
taken aback
flabbergasted
stunned
startled
bewildered
dumbfounded
shocked
disconcerted
Antonyms
unmoved
expected
bored
surpriseverb

surprised

Past Simple

surprised
Past Simple
surprised
Past Participle
surprising
ing-form
UK
/səˈpraɪz/
US
/sərˈpraɪz/
Translations
The magician surprised the audience with his incredible tricks.
Le magicien a surpris le public avec ses tours incroyables.
Definitions
To cause someone to feel sudden wonder or amazement.
The magician surprised the audience with his incredible tricks.
To encounter or discover suddenly or unexpectedly.
She surprised a deer in the garden early in the morning.
To attack or capture suddenly and without warning.
The troops surprised the enemy camp at dawn.
Synonyms
astonish
astound
startle
bewilder
shock
dismay
stun
flabbergast
surprisenoun
Definitions
An unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing.
The party was a complete surprise to everyone.
A feeling of mild astonishment or shock caused by something unexpected.
She couldn't hide her surprise when she saw the gift.
An unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing that is intended to amuse or entertain.
The magician's trick was a delightful surprise for the audience.
The act of attacking or seizing suddenly; a sudden assault.
The fortress was taken by surprise at dawn.
surpriseinterjection
Definitions
Used to announce or draw attention to something unexpected.
"Surprise!" shouted her friends as the lights came on.
surpriseadjective
Definitions
Unexpected; occurring without warning.
They made a surprise visit to their old school.
Intended to cause or give a sense of surprise.
The children planned a surprise birthday party for their mother.
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