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startling

adjective

star·​tling ˈstärt-liŋ How to pronounce startling (audio)
ˈstär-tᵊl-iŋ
: causing momentary fright, surprise, or astonishment
a startling discovery
startlingly adverb

Example Sentences

Startling new evidence came to light during the trial. He made a startling discovery. It is a city of startling contrasts.
Recent Examples on the Web Having read so much about the lake’s ruin, its perfection, against the parched land, was startling. Henry Wismayer, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 Having read so much about the lake’s ruin, its perfection, against the parched land, was startling. Henry Wismayer, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 Having read so much about the lake’s ruin, its perfection, against the parched land, was startling. Henry Wismayer, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 The breakdown in communication between us has been startling. Rodney Ho, ajc, 12 Aug. 2022 The scope of the pollution has turned out to be startling. Rosanna Xiastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The emerging image was startling to many, who know Smith only from a portrait that was painted of him in 1842, and this photo appeared distinctly different from that. The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022 The accompanying dip, which packs a startling punch of flavor for so few ingredients, is better-for-you too, with most of its creamy luxury coming from Greek yogurt mixed with just a little mayo for richness. Washington Post, 20 May 2021 But even so, there was a lot to be unexpectedly happy about within this year’s nominees, as well as some disappointing — or even startling — absences. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of startling was in 1609

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