Bolt from/out of the blue, amazement, agape, burst in on, catch off guard, and catch in the act are another word for surprise. Unsurprising and predictable are the opposites of surprise. On this page, find 111 synonyms for surprise, parts of speech, and examples of surprise sentences.
1. shock
2. astonishment
3. astonish
4. take by surprise
"The surprise party was amazing."
"He received a surprise gift."
"Her surprise visit brightened everything."
"They planned a surprise celebration."
"The surprise announcement thrilled everyone."