surprised

/səˈpɹaɪzd/adj

Elementary

Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.

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Synonyms

astonished startled

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

prized sized wised advised devised incised revised apprised baptized despised

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

sac sad sag sai sak sal sam san sao sap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

ais aja api aye bae bly buy bye cai cgi

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

pas pads pans pees pews pies pols pres pros puns

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