Definition: To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look, At “Surprising,” a word that needs a hook! The dictionary gives us a helpful clue, “To cause alarm or delight, it’s true!” Let's break it down, nice and slow, It means something unexpected, you know. Think of a surprise party, bright and bold, A joyful shock, a story told! Or maybe a scare, a sudden fright, That takes your breath away with all its might! It’s not just ordinary, plain and neat, Something that deviates, bittersweet. So “surprising” means feeling something new, A twist of fate, exciting and true! Do you have any questions? Let's discuss it with glee, Now who can give me an example for me to see?