appear surprised

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

to seem surprised based on one's appearance

surprisedVERB + surprised

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appear

Examples (10)

  • She tried to appear surprised when she saw the gift.
  • He appeared surprised by the news, though he had known for weeks.
  • The children appeared surprised at the magician's trick.
  • Even though he was expecting it, he couldn't help but appear surprised.
  • She appeared surprised when asked about her sudden departure.
  • He tried to appear surprised, but a smile betrayed him.
  • The audience appeared surprised by the unexpected plot twist.
  • Despite her calm demeanor, she appeared surprised by the question.
  • He appeared surprised that his plan had actually worked.
  • The interviewer noted how she appeared genuinely surprised by the difficult question.