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startling

adjective

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
G
Contains
TA
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ

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Definitions

adjective

  1. so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

    “Sydney's startling new Opera House”

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Example Sentences

Sydney's startling new Opera House
startling news
startling earthquake shocks
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