Greek · Emotions & Feelings
έκπληκτος
ékpliktos
Surprised
Advancedadjective
Definition
Feeling wonder because of something unexpected.
Example
Έμεινα έκπληκτος με την απόφασή του.
I was surprised by his decision.
Etymology
'Έκπληκτος' (ékpliktos) originates from the verb 'εκπλήσσω' (ekplíssō), meaning 'to surprise'. The word indicates a state of being taken by surprise or astonishment.
How & Where It’s Used
'Έκπληκτος' can be found in both spoken and written Greek, applicable in formal and informal situations, often used to describe reactions to unexpected events.