jolting

[ˈdʒəʊltɪŋ]

jolting Definition

  • 1shaking abruptly and roughly; causing a jolt
  • 2surprising or shocking someone into taking action or changing their opinion

Using jolting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jolting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The jolting ride on the bumpy road made me feel sick.

  • Example

    The sudden news was a jolting experience for everyone.

  • Example

    The jolting realization that he had been lied to made him angry.

jolting Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: jolting in Brief

The adjective 'jolting' [ˈdʒəʊltɪŋ] describes abrupt and rough shaking, as in 'The jolting ride on the bumpy road made me feel sick.' It can also mean surprising or shocking someone into taking action or changing their opinion, as in 'The sudden news was a jolting experience for everyone.' Synonyms include 'shocking' and 'startling,' while informal alternatives are 'jarring' and 'jouncing.'