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Associations to the word «Startling»

Wiktionary

STARTLING, verb. Present participle of startle
STARTLING, adjective. Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.

Dictionary definition

STARTLING, adjective. So remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm; "Sydney's startling new Opera House"; "startling news"; "startling earthquake shocks".

Wise words

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