Pronunciation: /dʒoʊlt/

Definitions of jolt

noun a sudden strong feeling or shock

Example Sentences

A1 The sudden jolt of the train scared me.

A2 She felt a jolt of excitement when she saw her favorite band perform live.

B1 The unexpected jolt of the earthquake caused buildings to shake.

B2 The jolt of realization hit him when he discovered he had been betrayed by his friend.

C1 The political scandal sent a jolt through the entire country.

C2 The jolt of adrenaline fueled his determination to succeed against all odds.

verb to push or shake with a sudden sharp movement

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise jolted me awake.

A2 The unexpected news jolted him out of his daydream.

B1 The sudden change in plans jolted the team into action.

B2 The shocking revelation jolted her belief system to its core.

C1 The tragic event jolted the entire community and sparked a call for change.

C2 The profound realization jolted him into a new perspective on life.

Examples of jolt in a Sentence

formal The sudden jolt of the earthquake caused structural damage to the building.

informal I spilled my coffee when the train made a jolt.

slang That roller coaster gave me a jolt of adrenaline!

figurative The unexpected news gave her a jolt of realization about her life choices.

Grammatical Forms of jolt

past tense

jolted

plural

jolts

comparative

more jolting

superlative

most jolting

present tense

jolts

future tense

will jolt

perfect tense

have jolted

continuous tense

is jolting

singular

jolt

positive degree

jolt

infinitive

to jolt

gerund

jolting

participle

jolting

Origin and Evolution of jolt

First Known Use: 1590 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'jolt' originated from the Middle English word 'julten' or 'jult', which was likely influenced by the Old French word 'joult' meaning a knock or bump.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a sudden, strong movement or jerk, the word 'jolt' has evolved to also convey a sense of surprise or shock in modern usage.