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startling

UK
/ˈstɑːtəlɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɑrtlɪŋ/

Translations

startlingadjective
more startling
Comp.
most startling
Super.
UK
/ˈstɑːt.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɑrt.lɪŋ/
The startling news of the merger left everyone in the office speechless.
La nouvelle surprenante de la fusion a laissé tout le monde sans voix au bureau.
Additional translations
stupéfiantSoutenu ; insiste sur l'intensité ou le caractère frappant.
alarmantQuand l'idée de surprise s'accompagne d'une nuance d'alarme ou d'inquiétude.
Synonyms
astonishing
surprising
shocking
unexpected
jarring
stunning
eye-opening
incredible
Antonyms
unremarkable
ordinary
mundane
startlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstɑːtlɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɑrtlɪŋ/
Used as the present participle of the verb "startle" functioning adjectivally.
surprenantEmploi attributif.
A startling discovery in the archives changed the course of the investigation.
Une découverte surprenante dans les archives a changé le cours de l'enquête.
Additional translations
stupéfiantSoutenu ; emploi attributif.
Synonyms
surprising
shocking
astonishing
astounding
stunning
staggering
jaw-dropping
jarring
eye-opening
breathtaking
startlingnoun
Gerund used as a noun referring to the act of causing surprise or alarm
startlingnoun
Gerundial noun: the act or instance of startling.
effarouchementSurtout pour les animaux.
The startling of the horses caused a brief panic in the stable.
L'effarouchement des chevaux a provoqué une brève panique dans l'écurie.
Additional translations
sursautPour l'idée de brusque frayeur ou de choc soudain.
Synonyms
surprise
shock
stunner
eye-opener
amazement
revelation
startleverb

startling

Gerund

startled
Past Simple
startled
Past Participle
startling
Gerund
UK
/ˈstɑːtəl/
US
/ˈstɑrtəl/
faire sursauter
The loud noise from the fireworks startled the dog.
Le bruit fort des feux d'artifice a fait sursauter le chien.
sursauterSens intransitif.
He startled at the loud bang outside the window.
Il a sursauté au grand fracas dehors, près de la fenêtre.
Additional translations
surprendrePlus général; peut exprimer une surprise soudaine.
Synonyms
frighten
shock
surprise
alarm
astound
dismay
stun
jolt
startlegerund / present participle

startling

Used attributively, e.g., "a startling discovery"
The documentary revealed startling facts about the ocean's depths.
Le documentaire a révélé des faits surprenants sur les profondeurs de l'océan.
Additional translations
sidérantRegistre expressif; indique un effet très fort.
Synonyms
startling
surprising
shocking
alarming
astonishing
jarring
unnerving
disconcerting
jolting
stupefying
astounding
breath-taking

Definitions

startlingadjective
Causing a sudden feeling of surprise or alarm.
The startling news of the merger left everyone in the office speechless.
Very surprising in degree or intensity; striking.
The report included startling statistics about climate change.
startlinggerund / present participle
That startles; producing a sudden feeling of surprise or alarm (used attributively).
A startling discovery in the archives changed the course of the investigation.
startlingnoun
The act or process of causing someone or something to be startled; a sudden fright.
The startling of the horses caused a brief panic in the stable.
startlingnoun
The act of giving a sudden shock or surprise; an instance of startling.
The sudden startling of the herd sent the animals running in every direction.
startleverb
To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm.
The loud noise from the fireworks startled the dog.
To move or react suddenly as a result of shock or surprise (intransitive).
He startled at the loud bang outside the window.
startlegerund / present participle
Very surprising; causing sudden shock or astonishment.
The documentary revealed startling facts about the ocean's depths.
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