startling

CEFRB2

/ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Very surprising or slightly shocking.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A startle; a sudden motion or shock.

Examples

  • The scientist made a startling discovery during the experiment.

  • Doctors have discovered some startling facts.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈstɑɹt.lɪŋ/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. present participle and gerund of startle

More examples

In context

  • The changes are startling.

  • Soon the formications and muscular debility returned, not alone, but accompanied with painful cramps and startlings in the feet and calves of the legs.

  • That startling admission capped a miserable night for City as they arrived in Germany following an unbeaten start to the season.

Synonyms

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