surprise meaning and definition

SURPRISE noun

Definition of surprise (noun)

1. the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
2. a sudden unexpected event
3. the act of surprising someone
   • synonyms: surprisal

SURPRISE verb

Definition of surprise (verb)

1. cause to be surprised
   • "The news really surprised me"
2. come upon or take unawares
   • "She surprised the couple"; "He surprised an interesting scene"
3. attack by storm; attack suddenly
   • synonyms: storm