Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Causing a feeling of wonder or amazement due to something unexpected.
Surprising
/səˈpraɪzɪŋ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The ending of the book was surprising.It's surprising how friendly everyone is in this city.
Etymology:
From the Old French surprendre, meaning to overtake or to seize, stemming from sur- (over) and prendre (to take).
Usage Statistics:
25 mentions per 1 million words 
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