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STARTLING

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Dictionary entry overview: What does startling mean?

• STARTLING (adjective)
The adjective STARTLING has 1 sense:

1. so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

Familiarity information: STARTLING used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• STARTLING (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

So remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

Context examples:

Sydney's startling new Opera House / startling news / startling earthquake shocks

Similar:

surprising (causing surprise or wonder or amazement)

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