Startling meaning

What does “startling” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“startling” is an adjective with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm.

startling

adjective

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

    “Sydney's startling new Opera House”

    “startling news”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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