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 Definitions of startling  [ˈstɑrt lɪŋ, ˈstɑr tl ɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'startling' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) startling
creating sudden alarm, surprise, or wonder; astonishing.

Etymology:  (1710–20)

Definition of 'startling' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) startling
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
"Sydney's startling new Opera House"; "startling news"; "startling earthquake shocks"
Definition of 'startling' Webster Dictionary 

1.  startling
of Startle

'startling' - Nearby Entries  

star topology  start-off  startle reaction  startle reflex  startle response  startling  startlingly  



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