Startling Synonyms and Antonyms

Causing fright
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. unexpected
To impress strongly by what is unexpected or unusual
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. surprising
  2. shocking
  3. astonishing
  4. awing
  5. agitating
  6. astounding
  7. disturbing
  8. amazing
  9. alarming
To cause to experience a sudden momentary shock
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. shocking
  2. jolting
  3. electrifying
To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. frightening

Words Related to Startling

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Startling Sentence Examples

  • A startling surprise was at hand.

  • I'll let you know if we find any startling revelations.

  • Howie jumped on Betsy, startling us.

  • Suddenly the startling news reached Worms that Luther had disappeared, no one knew where.

  • Knox gives us no information as to how this startling change in himself was brought about.

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