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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 51Թ Forms

  • ܰ··Բ· adverb
  • ܲ·ܰ··Բ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of surprising1

First recorded in 1570–80; surprise + -ing 2
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There are so many moments of necessary, and specific, and also pretty surprising, change.

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If Sable succeeds in restarting operations, it would mark a surprising reversal for California’s oil and gas industry in recent years, as climate-focused policies have slowly reduced the state’s production of fossil fuels.

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It is not surprising that Hezbollah's supporters remain defiant.

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It was always the goal, but the reality is surprising, you know what I’m saying?

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Very great in most places but less surprising here.

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