Surprise

/sərˈpraɪz/

noun

A feeling or event that is unexpected and causes a short and sudden emotion.

His sudden arrival was a surprise to everyone in the party.

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Used to express positive emotions when something unexpectedly good occurs.

Her promotion came as a pleasant surprise.

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The impact can range from mild to overwhelming, depending on what's unexpected.

Finding the hidden note in the book was a nice little surprise.

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