Definition of surprise

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• surprise is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
• surprise is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
• surprise is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of surprise

• the act of surprising someone (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. surprisal
• attack by storm; attack suddenly (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. storm
• a sudden unexpected event (noun)
• cause to be surprised (verb)

  Examples

  1. The news really surprised me
• come upon or take unawares (verb)

  Examples

  1. She surprised the couple
  2. He surprised an interesting scene
• the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you (noun)

See definition of surprise in Merriam Webster