startling Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb to stimulate to action
    galvanise; startle; galvanize.
    • ..startled him awake
    • galvanized into action
  2. verb move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
    jump; start; startle.
    • She startled when I walked into the room
  3. adjective satellite so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
    • Sydney's startling new Opera House
    • startling news
    • startling earthquake shocks

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