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surprising

/sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/ adjective · British & US

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What does surprising mean?

adjective

Causing a feeling of surprise; unexpected or astonishing.

Example

"The plot twist was surprisingly well-executed."

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Words that share this root

surprise surprised surprisingly surprise

What's another word for surprising?

unexpected astonishing remarkable remarkable startling shocking

What's the opposite of surprising?

predictable expected ordinary

Rhymes with surprising

surprising advising inspiring desiring