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Surprising Definition & Meaning

surprising
adjective
  1. causing surprise or wonder or amazement; "the report shows a surprising lack of hard factual data"; "leaped up with surprising agility"; "she earned a surprising amount of money"

"Surprising" in song lyrics

See how surprising is used in real songs:

  • "cars bumper to bumper traffic surprising"
    Big Quarters — August
  • "But they don't put it on the front page, I guess it's really not surprising"
    Braintax — Invisible Media
  • "Reminisce and it's not surprising"
    Cunninlynguists f/ Cashmere the Professional — Family Ties

Usage tips for "surprising"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "surprising" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for surprising to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does surprising mean?
causing surprise or wonder or amazement; "the report shows a surprising lack of hard factual data"; "leaped up with surprising agility"; "she earned a surprising amount of money"
What part of speech is surprising?
Surprising is an adjective.

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