noun

surprise

Translation

surprise, shock, astonishment

Her visit was a complete surprise.

He looked at me in surprise.

I have a surprise for you.

a surprise for ((sb.)) an unexpected gift or event for someone I have a surprise for you.

to ((sb.'s)) surprise used to say that someone was surprised To my surprise, the shop was closed.

in surprise showing the feeling of surprise She gasped in surprise.

Synonyms: astonishment, shock; Antonyms: expectation

From Old French 'surprise', 'an unexpected seizure', from 'sur-' (over) + 'prendre' (to take).

Imagine being 'taken over' by an unexpected feeling.