surprised gasp

Frequency: 7.714.2 per million words

A gasp caused by surprise.

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Examples (10)

  • She let out a surprised gasp when the lights suddenly flicked on.
  • There was a surprised gasp from the crowd as the curtain fell early.
  • He stifled a surprised gasp, not wanting to alarm the children.
  • With a surprised gasp, I realized the painting was original.
  • The announcement drew a surprised gasp around the room.
  • You could hear her surprised gasp even over the music.
  • They exchanged a look and a surprised gasp as the door creaked open.
  • My mother’s surprised gasp told me the news had landed.
  • Reporters recorded the audience’s surprised gasps at the verdict.
  • Will you be able to hide your surprised gasp if he shows up?