Startled Synonyms and Antonyms

To impress strongly by what is unexpected or unusual
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. surprised
  2. awed
  3. astounded
  4. astonished
  5. amazed
Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. surprised
  2. terrified
  3. frightened
  4. scared
  5. started
  6. shocked
  7. alarmed
  8. jumped
  9. upset
  10. galvanized
  11. terrorized
  12. stunned
  13. agitated
  14. panicked
  15. disturbed
  16. roused
  17. affrighted
  18. astonished
  19. excited
Antonyms:
  1. comforted
  2. composed
  3. calmed
  4. expected
To cause to experience a sudden momentary shock
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. shocked
  2. jolted
  3. electrified
To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. frightened

Startled Sentence Examples

  • His voice startled her.

  • She gave a startled laugh.

  • He looked startled for a moment, and then composed himself.

  • We were startled by the ring of my cell phone.

  • He was standing close and she was startled by a desire to be swept into his arms again.

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