Surprise synonyms

Catch in the act, bolt from/out of the blue, amazement, agape, burst in on, and catch in flagrante delicto are all synonyms for surprise. Unsurprising and predictable are antonyms of surprise. And here are 111 another word for surprise.

Another word for surprise

1. shock

Bolt from/out of the blue, bombshell, eye-opener, revelation, rude awakening, shock, shocker, source of amazement, start, thunderbolt, turn up for the books, and whammy are all synonyms for surprise.

2. astonishment

Amazement, astonishment, bewilderment, confusion, disbelief, incredulity, stupefaction, wonder, and consternation are all another word for surprise.

3. astonish

Agape, amaze, amazeballs, amazed, amazing, astonish, astonished, astonishing, astound, astounded, astounding, at a loss for words, benumb, benumbed, blow someone's mind, bowl over, bowled over, breathtaking, caught on the hop, caught on the wrong foot, confound, confounded, daze, dazed, dazzling, dumbfound, dumbfounded, dumbstruck, extraordinary, flabbergast, flabbergasted, floor, floored, flummoxed, goggle-eyed, in amazement, incredible, jolt, jolted, knock for six, knocked for six, leave open-mouthed, mind-blowing, nonplus, nonplussed, open-mouthed, remarkable, shake up, shaken up, shell-shocked, shock, shocked, speechless, stagger, staggered, staggering, startle, startled, startling, stop someone in their tracks, strike dumb, striking, stun, stunned, stupefied, stupefy, take aback, take someone's breath away, taken aback, thunderstruck, unanticipated, unexpected, unforeseen, unpredictable, unpredicted, unusual, wide-eyed, wonderful, and backasswards are all synonyms for surprise.

4. take by surprise

Burst in on, catch in flagrante delicto, catch in the act, catch napping, catch off guard, catch out, catch red-handed, catch unawares, take by surprise, and catch on the hop are all another word for surprise.

Surprise synonym statistics

Surprise synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 3 synonyms with 4, and 14 letters and 7 synonyms with 5 letters. 4 synonyms with 6 letters and 12 synonyms with 7 letters.

10 synonyms with 8, 11, and 13 letters and 14 synonyms with 9 letters. 17 synonyms with 10 letters and 6 synonyms with 12 letters. 1 synonym with 15, 22, 23, and 24 letters and 2 synonyms with 16, 17, and 20 letters. For a total of 106 another word for surprise.

Surprise sentences

"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."

Related Words for surprise

  1. Compromised
    • Synonyms: Weakened, damaged
    • Opposites: secure, protected
    • Part of speech: verb
  2. Compromise
    • Synonyms: meet each other halfway, find the middle ground
    • Opposites: disagreement, refusal
    • Part of speech: verb
  3. Surely
    • Synonyms: it must be the case that, i believe that
    • Opposites: doubtfully, uncertainly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  4. At a price
    • Synonyms: With a cost, at a cost
    • Opposites: for free, gratis
    • Part of speech: adverb
  5. Price
    • Synonyms: cost, asking price
    • Opposites: reward, advantage
    • Part of speech: noun
  6. Survival
    • Synonyms: Endurance, continuance
    • Opposites: extinction, perishing
    • Part of speech: noun
  7. Reprimand
    • Synonyms: rebuke, reproof
    • Opposites: praise, commendation
    • Part of speech: noun
  8. Surface
    • Synonyms: outside, exterior
    • Opposites: depth, interior
    • Part of speech: noun
  9. Risky
    • Synonyms: dangerous, fraught with danger
    • Opposites: safe, cautious
    • Part of speech: adjective
  10. Deprive
    • Synonyms: bankrupt, bereave
    • Opposites: provide, bestow
    • Part of speech: verb
  11. Deprived
    • Synonyms: disadvantaged, underprivileged
    • Opposites: fortunate, wealthy
    • Part of speech: adjective
  12. Survey
    • Synonyms: look at, look over
    • Opposites: ignore, overlook
    • Part of speech: verb
  13. Surreal
    • Synonyms: unreal, bizarre
    • Opposites: realistic, ordinary
    • Part of speech: adjective
  14. Priceless
    • Synonyms: of incalculable value/worth, of inestimable value/worth
    • Opposites: worthless, cheap
    • Part of speech: adjective
  15. Brisk
    • Synonyms: quick, rapid
    • Opposites: sluggish, slow, quiet
    • Part of speech: adjective
  16. Measure
    • Synonyms: take the measurements of, calculate
    • Opposites: fall short, fall short of
    • Part of speech: verb
  17. Noise
    • Synonyms: sound, loud sound
    • Opposites: silence, hush
    • Part of speech: noun
  18. Premise
    • Synonyms: Assumption, proposition
    • Opposites: conclusion, result
    • Part of speech: noun
  19. Surge
    • Synonyms: gush, rush
    • Opposites: decline, recession
    • Part of speech: noun
  20. Practise
    • Synonyms: rehearse, run through
    • Opposites: neglect, ignore
    • Part of speech: verb
  21. In private
    • Synonyms: in secret, secretly
    • Opposites: in public, openly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  22. Private
    • Synonyms: personal, one's own
    • Opposites: open, public
    • Part of speech: adjective
  23. Treasure
    • Synonyms: riches, valuables
    • Opposites: worthlessness, junk
    • Part of speech: noun
  24. Miserable
    • Synonyms: unhappy, sad
    • Opposites: generous, adequate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  25. Prior
    • Synonyms: earlier, previous
    • Opposites: later, subsequent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Likewise
    • Synonyms: also, in addition
    • Opposites: the opposite, differently., otherwise
    • Part of speech: adverb
  27. Concise
    • Synonyms: succinct, short
    • Opposites: lengthy, discursive, wordy
    • Part of speech: adjective
  28. Primarily
    • Synonyms: first and foremost, first
    • Opposites: secondarily, incidentally
    • Part of speech: adverb
  29. Otherwise
    • Synonyms: differently, any other way
    • Opposites: similarly, consequently
    • Part of speech: adverb
  30. Ensure
    • Synonyms: make sure, make certain
    • Opposites: neglect, ignore
    • Part of speech: verb
  31. Exercise
    • Synonyms: physical activity, movement
    • Opposites: rest, inactivity
    • Part of speech: noun
  32. Surround
    • Synonyms: neighbouring, nearby
    • Opposites: isolate, remove
    • Part of speech: verb
  33. Surrounding
    • Synonyms: Encircling, encompassing
    • Opposites: isolated, distant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  34. Inappropriate
    • Synonyms: unsuitable, unfitting
    • Opposites: appropriate, suitable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  35. Principle
    • Synonyms: truth, proposition
    • Opposites: indulgence, exception
    • Part of speech: noun
  36. Disease
    • Synonyms: illness, sickness
    • Opposites: health, wellness
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Unsure
    • Synonyms: unconfident, not confident
    • Opposites: confident, assertive, decided, happy, convinced
    • Part of speech: adjective
  38. Interpretation
    • Synonyms: explanation, elucidation
    • Opposites: misinterpretation, misunderstanding
    • Part of speech: noun
  39. Wise
    • Synonyms: sage, sagacious
    • Opposites: stupid, silly, foolish
    • Part of speech: adjective
  40. Absurd
    • Synonyms: preposterous, ridiculous
    • Opposites: reasonable, sensible
    • Part of speech: adjective
  41. Crisis
    • Synonyms: catastrophe, calamity
    • Opposites: stability, resolution
    • Part of speech: noun
  42. Comparison
    • Synonyms: contrast, juxtaposition
    • Opposites: difference, contrast, isolation
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Primary
    • Synonyms: main, chief
    • Opposites: secondary, subordinate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  44. Precise
    • Synonyms: exact, accurate
    • Opposites: imprecise, inaccurate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  45. Privilege
    • Synonyms: advantage, right
    • Opposites: disadvantage, burden
    • Part of speech: noun
  46. Priority
    • Synonyms: prime concern, first concern
    • Opposites: triviality, neglect
    • Part of speech: noun
  47. Pressure
    • Synonyms: coercion, force
    • Opposites: relief, ease
    • Part of speech: noun
  48. Sure
    • Synonyms: certain, positive
    • Opposites: uncertain, doubtful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  49. Praise
    • Synonyms: commend, express approval of
    • Opposites: criticize, condemn
    • Part of speech: verb
  50. Pride
    • Synonyms: pleasure, joy
    • Opposites: modesty, humility
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Rise
    • Synonyms: stand up, get/rise to one's feet
    • Opposites: fall, decline
    • Part of speech: verb
  52. Expertise
    • Synonyms: skill, skilfulness
    • Opposites: incompetence, ignorance
    • Part of speech: noun
  53. Promise
    • Synonyms: word of honour, word
    • Opposites: breach, break
    • Part of speech: noun
  54. With pleasure
    • Synonyms: gladly, willingly
    • Opposites: displeasure, sorrow, pain
    • Part of speech: noun
  55. Pleasure
    • Synonyms: happiness, delight
    • Opposites: pain, misery
    • Part of speech: noun