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.