When he saw a lemur for the first time, he was surprised by its beauty.

She is very beautiful.

She was described as very beautiful.

Time flies, doesn't it?

I was really astonished by his sudden proposal.

I was taken aback by his sudden proposal.

Lo and behold, he passed the exam.

He went to Japan for the first time.

He ate sushi for the first time.

It was only after talking to him that I understood how smart he was.