TO MY SURPRISE

Definition: Expressing the unexpected nature of something that has just been mentioned or discovered.

Synonyms: Unexpectedly, Astonishingly, Remarkably, Unanticipatedly, Startlingly

Usage Examples in Sentences

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To my surprise, the sunflower I planted in the backyard bloomed overnight.
#2
I opened the mysterious box, and to my surprise, it was filled with colorful balloons.
#3
During the treasure hunt, I stumbled upon a hidden cave, and to my surprise, it was full of glittering gems.
#4
I reached into my pocket for my keys, and to my surprise, I found a long-lost toy car instead.
#5
While hiking in the mountains, I turned a corner, and to my surprise, there was a breathtaking waterfall.
#6
I decided to clean out the attic, and to my surprise, I found a dusty collection of vintage comic books.
#7
At the art exhibition, I turned around, and to my surprise, the famous artist was standing right behind me.
#8
To my surprise, the old book I found in the attic turned out to be a valuable first edition.
#9
I opened the mysterious letter, and to my surprise, it contained an invitation to a secret garden party.
#10
I thought I was alone in the forest, but to my surprise, a family of deer emerged from the dense foliage.
#11
I finally solved the challenging puzzle, and to my surprise, a hidden compartment revealed a small treasure.
#12
I entered the room, and to my surprise, it was decorated with vibrant colors and intricate patterns.
#13
Despite his stoic demeanor, to my surprise, he revealed a profound vulnerability during our late-night conversation.
#14
To my surprise, the cake was still warm when I arrived home.
#15
To my surprise, the results of the experiment were quite promising.
#16
To my surprise, the cat had learned how to open doors.
#17
The test results, to my surprise, were better than expected.
#18
She confessed, to my surprise, that she had never traveled outside the country.

Usage Example in Conversation

A: I just found out that the project deadline has been extended by a week.B: To my surprise, I was expecting it to be shortened. What caused the change?A: The client requested more time for their review process.B: Ah, I see. Well, that gives us a bit more breathing room.
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