Synonyms of surprise

Antonyms of surprise

Collocations of surprise

surprise party
Frequency: 85 %

Her friends organized a surprise party for her graduation.

pleasant surprise
Frequency: 70 %

Receiving a pleasant surprise on her birthday made her day even better.

big surprise
Frequency: 60 %

It was a big surprise to see him at the airport after so many years.

shockingly surprise
Frequency: 45 %

The news of his promotion was shockingly surprising to everyone in the office.

unpleasant surprise
Frequency: 30 %

Finding out about the unexpected expenses was an unpleasant surprise.

Idiomatic Expressions for surprise

  • Phrase: a pleasant surprise
    Meaning: something that is unexpected but brings joy or happiness
    Usage: Finding a gift from a friend on your doorstep can be a pleasant surprise.