Surprised - translation, pronunciation and examples
surprised
feeling unexpected shock or wonder
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When to use surprised
Я был удивлён тишиной в комнате.
Они выглядели удивлёнными, когда поезд пришёл рано.
surprised usage examples
Я был удивлён тишиной в комнате.
I was surprised by the quiet room.
Они выглядели удивлёнными, когда поезд пришёл рано.
They looked surprised when the train arrived early.
Similar words
the same as the headword; feeling unexpected shock or wonder
stronger than surprised; shows a higher degree of shock or wonder
quick surprise caused by a sudden noise, movement, or event
much stronger than surprised; often implies upset, disbelief, or emotional pain
surprised in a positive way, often with admiration
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surprised synonyms
What's the difference between surprised / astonished / startled / shocked / amazed / stunned
the same as the headword; feeling unexpected shock or wonder
I was surprised by the news.
Я был удивлён новостью.
stronger than surprised; shows a higher degree of shock or wonder
She was astonished by the result.
Она была поражена результатом.
quick surprise caused by a sudden noise, movement, or event
The loud bang startled me.
Громкий хлопок меня испугал и удивил.
much stronger than surprised; often implies upset, disbelief, or emotional pain
We were shocked by the accident.
Мы были потрясены аварией.
surprised in a positive way, often with admiration
I was amazed by her talent.
Я был поражён её талантом.
very strong surprise; often leaves someone unable to react for a moment
He was stunned by the announcement.
Он был ошеломлён объявлением.
surprised in an unexpected or awkward way; often temporary and mild
I was taken aback by her comment.
Я был застигнут врасплох её замечанием.
surprised in a way that includes admiration and deep respect
We were awestruck by the mountain view.
Мы были потрясены и восхищены видом гор.
not just surprised, but also confused and unable to understand
She looked bewildered by the instructions.
Она выглядела растерянной из-за инструкций.
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How to pronounce surprised and what this word means
surprised translation: удивлённый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce surprised
/səˈpraɪzd/
surprised translation
удивлённый
surprised examples
I was surprised by the quiet room.
surprised transcription
/səˈpraɪzd/, /sərˈpraɪzd/
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surprised meaning: what does it mean?
feeling unexpected shock or wonder
surprised pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
surprised is pronounced as /səˈpraɪzd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
surprised definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I was surprised by the quiet room. Translation: Я был удивлён тишиной в комнате.
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