Surprising Synonyms & Definitions

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• SurprisingDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Exciting surprise; extraordinary; of a nature to excite wonder and astonishment; as, surprising bravery; a surprising escape from danger.
2. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Surprise

• SurpriseDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of seizing unexpectedly; surprisal; as, the fort was taken by surprise.
2. (n.) To come or fall suddenly and unexpectedly; to take unawares; to seize or capture by unexpected attack.
3. (n.) To strike with wonder, astonishment, or confusion, by something sudden, unexpected, or remarkable; to confound; as, his conduct surprised me.
4. (n.) Anything that causes such a state or emotion.
5. (n.) To lead (one) to do suddenly and without forethought; to bring (one) into some unexpected state; -- with into; as, to be surprised into an indiscretion; to be surprised into generosity.
6. (n.) To hold possession of; to hold.
7. (n.) A dish covered with a crust of raised paste, but with no other contents.
8. (n.) The state of being surprised, or taken unawares, by some act or event which could not reasonably be foreseen; emotion excited by what is sudden and strange; a suddenly excited feeling of wonder or astonishment.