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startling

/ˈstɑːtəlɪŋ/

/ˈstɑrtlɪŋ/

startlingadjective

more startling

Comp.

most startling

Super.

/ˈstɑːt.lɪŋ/

/ˈstɑrt.lɪŋ/

Translations

surprenant

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

startlinggerund / present participle

/ˈstɑːtlɪŋ/

/ˈstɑrtlɪŋ/

Used as the present participle of the verb "startle" functioning adjectivally.

Translations

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.

Definitions

That startles; producing a sudden feeling of surprise or alarm (used attributively).

A startling discovery in the archives changed the course of the investigation.

Synonyms

startlingnoun

Gerund used as a noun referring to the act of causing surprise or alarm

Definitions

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

Gerundial noun: the act or instance of startling.

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

startleverb

startling

ing-form

startled

Past Simple

startled

Past Participle

startling

ing-form

/ˈstɑːtəl/

/ˈstɑrtəl/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

startlegerund / present participle

startling

Used attributively, e.g., "a startling discovery"

Translations

surprenant

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.

Definitions

Very surprising; causing sudden shock or astonishment.

The documentary revealed startling facts about the ocean's depths.

Synonyms

startlenoun

Definitions

An involuntary reflex or sudden reaction of surprise or fear triggered by an unexpected stimulus.

The sudden clap of thunder produced a sharp startle in everyone in the room.

startlepast participle

Definitions

Feeling or showing sudden shock or surprise.

A startled deer darted out of the bushes.