Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
verb to cause someone to feel sudden shock, surprise, or alarm
A1 The loud noise startling the cat.
A2 She was startled by the sudden clap of thunder.
B1 The unexpected news startled everyone in the room.
B2 The startling revelation left them speechless.
C1 The startling statistics shed light on the severity of the issue.
C2 His startling performance on the field earned him a spot on the national team.
adjective causing sudden shock, surprise, or alarm
A1 The startling noise from the fireworks scared the dog.
A2 The startling news of the earthquake spread quickly through the town.
B1 The startling revelation about her past left everyone speechless.
B2 The startling discovery of a new species of plant amazed the scientific community.
C1 The startling increase in crime rates has led to calls for stricter law enforcement.
C2 The startling similarities between the two paintings raised questions about their authenticity.
formal The startling news of the company's bankruptcy sent shockwaves through the financial industry.
informal I had a startling encounter with a bear while hiking in the woods.
slang The ending of that movie was so startling, I jumped out of my seat!
figurative Her startling resemblance to her late grandmother was uncanny.
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