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(adv)
In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.
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(v)
(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
(n)
The confusing state of being puzzled; bewilderment.
(adj)
Surprised and slightly frightened.
Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown.
Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant.
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
(uncountable) The condition of being amazed; a state of overwhelming wonder, as from surprise or sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.
(archaic) (except poetic, uncountable) Amazement, astonishment; (countable) an instance of this.
The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.
A sudden, heavy impact.
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.
The act by which a person or animal is physically stunned.
(transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
Unable to act or respond; dazed; shocked.
In an unexpected manner.
A cause of terror or alarm; a panic; something that inspires fear or dread.
A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
Rapidly, abruptly.
At an inopportune time.
Causing wonder and amazement; very surprising.
A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
Not announced beforehand.
Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
(poetic) Something which is abrupt; an abyss.
(geology) An igneous rock that is forced, while molten, into cracks or between other layers of rock
Completely without; having none of.
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
A spectacular display.
An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.
A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful
A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.
(countable) A swift and overwhelming attack or effort.
(obsolete, Early Modern) An inscribed stone square.
(countable) The act of seizing or capturing.
The act of carrying out a raid.
An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.
A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.
An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.
(ambitransitive) To predict or believe that something will happen
(uncommon) A predictable thing.
A twisting force.
An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.
Of objects, the property of being coincident; occurring at the same time or place.
Of or relating to the drama.
A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.
A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
A person who visits and stays at someone else's house, usually for one or more nights.
Information about current events disseminated by the media.
A diminutive of the male given name William.
(mathematics, computing) A binary digit, generally represented as a 1 or 0.
Any cup-shaped or bowl-shaped tool, usually with a handle, used to lift and move loose or soft solid material.
(games) A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".
(cricket) Of the method of being out in which the striker hits the ball and a fielder catches it.
The condition of being stunned.
(neologism, uncommon, transitive) To identify the artist or the name of a song using the Shazam application.
An instance of being startled; surprise.
A feeling of amazement.
(informal) Something that provides a sudden insight, or makes something clear that was previously mysterious.
(figurative) Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.
The act of revealing or disclosing.
(transitive) To push or shake abruptly and roughly.
The state of being bewildered.
Unwillingness or inability to believe; doubt about the truth or verisimilitude of something; disbelief.
The state of extreme shock or astonishment.
(colloquial) One who or that which shocks or startles.
Disruptive change, from one state to another.
The state of being unexpected.
(intransitive) To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.
Misspelling of surprise. [Something unexpected.]
Archaic spelling of surprise. [Something unexpected.]
Joy; pleasure.
Inspiring shock; startling.
Not surprising; expected.
Misspelling of surprised. [Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.]
Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.
A trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion; a frisson.
Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.
Causing disappointment.
Very happy.
Astonished or confounded with fear, surprise, or wonder; greatly surprised (often with ensuing adpositions e.g. at, with, or by).
(uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
(not comparable) Of a woman, female animal, or couple, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.
Disheartening; daunting.
A state, arousal, or thing describable by wonder, strange, awe, surprise, marvel, or astonishment.
In a surprised manner.
(uncountable) Disturbance or disruption.
(uncountable) The result or state of being baffled, confused, or puzzled.
(now rare) Filled with, characterized by or expressing fury.
Greatly pleased.
The state of being befuddled.
(transitive) To confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.