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startling
[ stahrt-ling, stahr-tl-ing ]
adjective
- creating sudden alarm, surprise, or wonder; astonishing.
startling
/ ˈɑːٱɪŋ /
adjective
- causing surprise or fear; striking; astonishing
Derived Forms
- ˈٲٱԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ٲtԲ· adverb
- ܲ·ٲtԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of startling1
Example Sentences
It was a startling moment that was emblematic of the attack his presidency has launched against inclusivity programmes that have proliferated in recent years across the US government and corporate world.
happened in the first quarter of this century is already being weaponized in a startling fashion in the second era of Donald Trump.
Back in January 2019, the president’s lies and attempts to shape reality with Sharpies were startling but feckless, to drop that era's defining term.
The improvement of the Chatsworth players around Arenas has been startling compared to last year.
There was also a magnitude 4.7 on Sept. 12 — startling enough that the city’s mayor and his wife dove under their kitchen table.
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