surprise
/sɚˈpɹaɪ̯z/ interjection C2- Drawing attention to a surprising action by oneself. · "Surprise!" we shouted as we jumped out from the cupboard. "Happy birthday!"
- Drawing attention to something that should have been obvious.
From the library
“I thought you asked Dorothy to kill the Witch,” said the Scarecrow, in surprise.
A general exclamation of surprise ran round the table, with the exception of the elder Dantès, whose laugh displayed the still perfect beauty of his large white teeth.
What she did say was a surprise to herself then and ever afterwards.
“What is the meaning of all this?” inquired Caderousse, frowningly, of Danglars, who had assumed an air of utter surprise.
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