Shocking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Shocking is an adjective meaning Inspiring shock; startling.
Meaning
Inspiring shock; startling.
More Meanings
- Unusually obscene or lewd.
- (colloquial) Extremely bad.
- present participle and gerund of shock
- The application of an electric shock.
Example Sentences
What a shocking calamity!
We terrorize millions of vulnerable and defenseless animals daily with painful shockings, beatings, brandings, […]
Word Forms
- shockings
Synonyms for shocking
Depending on context, synonyms include lurid, immoral, shameful, sensational, scandalous, disgraceful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lurid, scandalous, shameful, disgraceful, immoral, sensational.
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