Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːrtəld/
verb past tense of startle, to cause someone to feel sudden shock or alarm
A1 I was startled by the loud noise.
A2 The sudden movement startled the cat.
B1 She was startled to see her ex-boyfriend at the party.
B2 The unexpected news startled everyone in the room.
C1 The intricate plot twist in the movie startled even the most seasoned viewers.
C2 The politician's controversial statement startled the entire nation.
adjective feeling or showing sudden shock or alarm
A1 The loud noise startled the cat.
A2 She was startled by the sudden appearance of her friend.
B1 The unexpected news startled everyone in the room.
B2 The startled expression on his face revealed his surprise.
C1 The startled deer quickly ran off into the forest.
C2 She tried to hide her startled reaction to the shocking revelation.
formal The loud noise startled the audience during the symphony performance.
informal I was so startled when my cat jumped out from behind the couch.
slang She was totally startled when she saw her ex at the party.
figurative The sudden change in plans startled me, but I quickly adapted.
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