startled Definition
- 1feeling or showing sudden shock or alarm
- 2cause to feel sudden shock or alarm
Using startled: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "startled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The loud noise startled me.
Example
She was startled by the sudden movement.
Example
He gave a startled cry when he saw the snake.
startled Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for startled
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Summary: startled in Brief
'Startled' [ˈstɑːtld] is an adjective that describes the feeling of sudden shock or alarm. It can also be used as a verb to mean causing someone to feel sudden shock or alarm. Examples include 'The loud noise startled me' and 'She was startled by the sudden movement.'
