startling

[US]/'stɑːtlɪŋ/
[UK]/'stɑrtlɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing great surprise or astonishment; astonishing

Phrases & Collocations

startling revelation

startling discovery

startling news

Example Sentences

a startling piece of historical research

she had startling blue eyes.

he bore a startling likeness to their father.

A startling cultural transformation occurred in post-war Britain.

He asked us to be quiet and then made a startling announcement.

the remembrance of her visit came back with startling clarity.

when she hit thirteen she shot up to a startling 5 foot 9.

Real-world Examples

And then she said something really startling.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) September 2015 Collection

I contemplated the startling turn of events.

Source: Flipped Selected

And that contrast would be startling by itself.

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

As you can imagine, Ivan found that pretty startling.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American March 2023 Collection

" What? " said Harry, completely distracted by this startling news.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The juxtaposition of these two remarks was startling.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

The entire picture was something quite startling, the results also suggested a way through the Big Bang.

Source: Reel Knowledge Scroll

This is a startling turn, given their past contributions.

Source: The Economist - China

Then an alarm clock goes off, startling both women.

Source: Crash Course in Drama

As he gazed at her, he saw something startling.

Source: Crazy Element City

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