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Meaning
The phrase "pleasant surprise" refers to an unexpected yet enjoyable or delightful occurrence. It describes a situation where something good happens that you did not foresee, creating a feeling of joy and satisfaction.
Synonyms
- Happy shock
- Delightful surprise
- Joyous revelation
- Unexpected joy
- Happy discovery
Antonyms
- Disappointment
- Frustration
- Unpleasant surprise
- Bad news
- Dismay
Etymology
The word "pleasant" originates from the Old French "plaisant," meaning "pleasing," which comes from the Latin "placentem," meaning "pleasing or agreeable." The word "surprise" comes from the Middle French "surprendre," meaning "to overtake or seize unexpectedly," which derives from the Latin "superprehendere" (to seize or take over).
Examples
- To her pleasant surprise, she received a promotion at work without even applying for it.
- The birthday party was a pleasant surprise for him, as he thought everyone had forgotten his special day.
- It was a pleasant surprise to find out that our old friend was visiting town unexpectedly.
- His heartfelt letter was a pleasant surprise and brightened my day immensely.
- Winning the contest was a pleasant surprise, especially since I didn’t know I had entered!