STARTLING definition: creating sudden alarm, surprise, or wonder; astonishing. See examples of startling used in a sentence.

Definition of startling adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

/ หˆstษ‘หr.tฬฌ ษ™ lษชล‹ / Add to word list surprising and sometimes worrying: startling results

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startling in American English (หˆstษ‘หrtlษชล‹, หˆstษ‘หrtlษชล‹) adjective creating sudden alarm, surprise, or wonder; astonishing

Likely to startle; surprising; shocking. Startling refers to something that causes a feeling of surprise, shock, or alarm, typically due to it being unexpected or unusual. How to pronounce startling? How to โ€ฆ

Oct 31, 2025ย ยท Adjective startling (comparative more startling, superlative most startling) Likely to startle; surprising; shocking. Synonym: alarming

Something that's startling is so unexpected that it shocks or surprises you. It would be startling to open your front door and see a clown standing there.

The meaning of STARTLING is causing fright, surprise, or astonishment. How to use startling in a sentence.

The meaning of STARTLING is causing fright, surprise, or astonishment. How to use startling in a sentence.

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