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startling

[ˈstɑːtlɪŋ]

startling Definition

very surprising, shocking, or frightening.

Using startling: Examples

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

  • Example

    The news came as a startling revelation.

  • Example

    The sudden noise was startling.

  • Example

    The statistics are quite startling.

  • Example

    The movie has a startling ending.

startling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for startling

Antonyms for startling

Phrases with startling

  • a surprising and unexpected finding

    Example

    The researchers made a startling discovery about the effects of the drug.

  • a piece of information that is surprising and unexpected

    Example

    One startling fact about the company is that it was started in a garage.

  • a similarity between two things that is surprising and unexpected

    Example

    The two actors bear a startling resemblance to each other.

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Summary: startling in Brief

The term 'startling' [ˈstɑːtlɪŋ] refers to something that is very surprising, shocking, or frightening. It can be used to describe a wide range of situations, from unexpected discoveries to scary noises. Examples include 'The news came as a startling revelation.' and 'The movie has a startling ending.'