What does startling mean?
Startling means present participle and gerund of startle.
Startling
/ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of startle.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of startle
- Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.
- A startle; a sudden motion or shock.
Example Sentences
That startling admission capped a miserable night for City as they arrived in Germany following an unbeaten start to the season.
Soon the formications and muscular debility returned, not alone, but accompanied with painful cramps and startlings in the feet and calves of the legs.
Synonyms for startling
Antonyms for startling
Related Words
Word Forms
- more startling
- most startling
- startlings
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for startling?
Common synonyms include alarming, surprising.
What is the opposite of startling?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use startling in a sentence?
That startling admission capped a miserable night for City as they arrived in Germany following an unbeaten start to the season.
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