3.4.1.3 Surprise

Use this domain for words related to feeling surprised--to feel something when something unexpected, unusual, or amazing happens.

Louw Nida Codes: 
25T Surprise, Astonish
  • What words refer to feeling surprised?
    be surprised, wonder, be in awe,
  • What words refer to the feeling of surprise?
    surprise (n), amazement, astonishment, awe (n), incredulity,
  • What words describe someone who feels surprised?
    surprised, amazed, astonished, incredulous, startled, flabbergasted,
  • What words refer to causing someone to feel surprised?
    surprise (v), surprise (n), amaze, astonish, astound, awe (v), inspire awe, flabbergast, floor, startle,
  • What words refer to something that causes someone to feel surprised?
    surprise (n),
  • What words describe something that causes someone to feel surprised?
    surprising, startling, amazing, astonishing, incredible, wonderful, awe-inspiring, awesome, unexpected,
  • What do you say when you are surprised?
    Wow!