startlement

Translations

startlementnoun
startlements
pl
The unexpected noise caused a startlement among the guests.
Le bruit inattendu a provoqué une surprise parmi les invités.
effarementSoutenu.
Her eyes widened in startlement as the lights flickered.
Ses yeux s'écarquillèrent d'effarement lorsque les lumières vacillèrent.

Definitions

startlementnoun
(countable) A sudden instance of surprise or shock; something that startles.
The unexpected noise caused a startlement among the guests.
(uncountable) The state of being startled; sudden surprise or alarm.
Her eyes widened in startlement as the lights flickered.