startling
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Adj — Surprising enough to shock or alarm; unexpected and striking.
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What does “startling” mean?
The word “startling” means surprising enough to shock or alarm; unexpected and striking. In plain terms, so surprising it catches you off guard.
How do you pronounce “startling”?
“Startling” is pronounced STAH-tl-ihng (/ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “startling” in a sentence?
Here is “startling” used in a sentence: “The report contained some startling statistics about the city's crime rate.”
What part of speech is “startling”?
“Startling” is an adjective.
Is “startling” a common word?
“Startling” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.