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Startlingly (adv) means In a way that is surprising or shocking.

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In a way that is surprising or shocking.

"A man dressed as a lab tech, his blue scrubs startlingly pale against the vivid red and black chaos, moved into sight from behind the SUV. He carried an assault rifle." — Jeff Jacobson, Growth (2014)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for startlingly

kingly tingly lovingly amazingly willingly seemingly mockingly knowingly alarmingly annoyingly strikingly shockingly

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"startlingly" (adv) means in a way that is surprising or shocking.