startling
[ stahrt-ling, stahr-tl-ing ]
/ ˈstɑrt lɪŋ, ˈstɑr tl ɪŋ /
adjective
creating sudden alarm, surprise, or wonder; astonishing.
OTHER WORDS FROM startling
star·tling·ly, adverb un·star·tling, adjectiveWords nearby startling
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Definition for startling (2 of 2)
startle
[ stahr-tl ]
/ ˈstɑr tl /
verb (used with object), star·tled, star·tling.
to disturb or agitate suddenly as by surprise or alarm.
to cause to start involuntarily, by or as by a sudden shock.
verb (used without object), star·tled, star·tling.
to start involuntarily, as from a shock of surprise or alarm.
noun
a sudden shock of surprise, alarm, or the like.
something that startles.
Origin of startle
SYNONYMS FOR startle
OTHER WORDS FROM startle
star·tle·ment, noun star·tler, noun out·star·tle, verb (used with object), out·star·tled, out·star·tling. un·star·tled, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for startling
British Dictionary definitions for startling (1 of 2)
startling
/ (ˈstɑːtlɪŋ) /
adjective
causing surprise or fear; striking; astonishing
Derived forms of startling
startlingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for startling (2 of 2)
startle
/ (ˈstɑːtəl) /
verb
to be or cause to be surprised or frightened, esp so as to start involuntarily
Derived forms of startle
startler, nounWord Origin for startle
Old English
steartlian to stumble; related to Middle High German
starzen to strut, Norwegian
sterta to strain oneself