Meaning & use
Surprised
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Feeling or showing mild astonishment or shock caused by something unexpected.
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She was surprised to find flowers waiting on her desk.
He looked surprised when he heard the news of the promotion.
A note on using this word
From French 'surprendre,' literally 'to overtake,' reflecting the sense of being caught off guard.
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