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surprising

[ ser-prahy-zing, suh- ]

adjective

  1. causing surprise, wonder, or astonishment.


surprising

/ əˈɪɪŋ /

adjective

  1. causing surprise; unexpected or amazing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ܰˈԲԱ, noun
  • ܰˈԲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ܰ··Բ· adverb
  • ܲ·ܰ··Բ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of surprising1

First recorded in 1570–80; surprise + -ing 2
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The uncertainty around the campaign lasted into the new year, until a surprising twist in January.

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Which party cares more for needs of people like you, and why is that so surprising?

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Young explains that they have fewer moving parts than traditional piston engines, making them easier to maintain, yet deliver surprising power for their relatively compact, lightweight size.

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A more surprising guest appearance came from Joel and Benji Madden of the pop-punk band Good Charlotte, who did their “Anthem,” then stuck around to pitch in on Combs’ “Where the Wild Things Are.”

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“Simon Says is always worth it. I’ve met amazing people and ran into surprising old friends. Friendship is everything when you’re asexual.”

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