in surprise

Frequency: 7.511.2 per million words

Used to describe the state or manner of reacting.

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Examples (10)

  • She gasped in surprise when she saw the gift.
  • He looked at me in pure surprise at the news.
  • The audience reacted with a collective gasp in surprise.
  • His eyes widened in surprise as he opened the door.
  • She exclaimed in surprise at the unexpected visitor.
  • The children shouted in surprise when the magician made the rabbit disappear.
  • He stared in disbelief and surprise at the scene.
  • The news was met with a mixture of shock and surprise, and the audience gasped in surprise.
  • She could only stare in wide-eyed surprise at the elaborate decorations.
  • The unexpected victory left the entire team cheering in surprise and joy.