Words To Surprise By

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective causing intense surprise, disgust, or dismay; very surprising or upsetting

  • The news of the scandal was truly shocking to the public.
  • I can't believe how shocking that movie ending was!
  • That plot twist was so shocking, I couldn't even handle it.
  • The sudden change in weather was shocking, like a slap in the face.

noun a feeling of shock, disbelief, or astonishment

verb to cause someone to feel surprised

  • The unexpected arrival of the CEO was a pleasant surprise for the employees.
  • I can't wait to see the look on her face when she sees the surprise party we planned for her.
  • I'm going to drop by his house and give him a surprise visit.
  • His sudden resignation was a surprise twist in the company's ongoing drama.

adjective causing surprise or astonishment

adverb in a way that causes surprise or astonishment

  • The results of the experiment were quite surprising to the research team.
  • It was so surprising to see him show up at the party unannounced.
  • I was totally shook when she told me the surprising news.
  • The plot twist in the movie was truly surprising, catching everyone off guard.