surprising — Causing surprise; unexpected or remarkable in a way that catches attention.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Causing surprise; unexpected or remarkable in a way that catches attention.
Pronunciation (IPA): /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 놀라운, 뜻밖의
Korean pronunciation: 서-프라이징 (강세: 프라)
Example Sentences
- It was surprising to see my cat doing yoga poses this morning.
- The surprising success of the new product exceeded all expectations.
- My grandmother's surprising knowledge of internet memes always amazes me.
surprising
ADJECTIVE//sərˈpraɪzɪŋ//
Causing surprise; unexpected or remarkable in a way that catches attention.
Causing surprise; unexpected or remarkable in a way that catches attention.
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Origin
From 14th century French 'surprendre', meaning 'to overtake' or 'to catch unexpectedly'. The original sense was literally 'to seize from above', like someone jumping down to startle another person.
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“It was surprising to see my cat doing yoga poses this morning.”
“The surprising success of the new product exceeded all expectations.”
“My grandmother's surprising knowledge of internet memes always amazes me.”
“The research revealed some surprising facts about sleep patterns.”
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