pourprise

/sɝˈprɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

an unexpected event or revelation; a feeling of wonder or astonishment

“She felt a mix of shock and surprise when she opened the gift”

2. verb

to cause someone to feel wonder or astonishment; to discover or come upon something unexpectedly

“The news of the engagement surprised us all”

Synonyms

  • amaze
  • astonish
  • dumbfound

Antonyms

  • anticipate
  • expect
  • predict