English · Emotions & Feelings
surprise
sərˈpraɪz
[sərˈpraɪz]
an unexpected event or feeling
Beginnernoun
Definition
A feeling caused by something unexpected; also the event itself.
Example
The party was a wonderful surprise.
The party was a wonderful surprise.
Etymology
From Old French 'surprendre' meaning 'to overtake, seize'.
How & Where It’s Used
Names the emotion and the unexpected event.