Definitions for startling
ˈstɑrt lɪŋ, ˈstɑr tl ɪŋstartling

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1. startling(adj)

   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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1. startling(Adjective)

   Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.

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1. Startling

   of Startle

How to pronounce startling?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of startling in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of startling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of startling in a Sentence

1. Emily Elizabeth Dickinson:

   To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else.

2. Brian Driscoll:

   It was startling, when something like that goes down, you feel it.

3. David Carlson:

   It's startling, it's definitely a changed planet ... It makes us nervous about the long-term impact.

4. Vijay Chokal-Ingam:

   My change in appearance was so startling that my own fraternity brothers didn't recognize me at first.

5. Brian Katulis:

   Something as startling, as shocking as these attacks are going to propel (national security) back to center stage.

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