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startling
UK
/ˈstɑːtəlɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɑrtlɪŋ/
more startling
Comp.
most startling
Super.
UK
/ˈstɑːt.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɑrt.lɪŋ/
Translations
The results of the experiment were startling.
Результаты эксперимента были поразительными.
The news had a startling effect on everyone.
Новость оказала ошеломляющее воздействие на всех.
Her startling performance left the audience speechless.
Ее удивительное выступление оставило зрителей безмолвными.
Additional translations
Definitions
The startling news of the merger left everyone in the office speechless.
The report included startling statistics about climate change.
UK
/ˈstɑːtlɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɑrtlɪŋ/
Used as the present participle of the verb "startle" functioning adjectivally.
Definitions
A startling discovery in the archives changed the course of the investigation.
Gerund used as a noun referring to the act of causing surprise or alarm
Definitions
The startling of the horses caused a brief panic in the stable.
Gerundial noun: the act or instance of startling.
Definitions
The sudden startling of the herd sent the animals running in every direction.
startling
Gerund
startled
Past Simple
startled
Past Participle
startling
Gerund
UK
/ˈstɑːtəl/
US
/ˈstɑrtəl/
Translations
The loud noise will startle the baby.
Громкий шум испугает ребенка.
The sudden movement can startle the birds.
Внезапное движение может вспугнуть птиц.
Definitions
The loud noise from the fireworks startled the dog.
He startled at the loud bang outside the window.
startling
Used attributively, e.g., "a startling discovery"
Definitions
The documentary revealed startling facts about the ocean's depths.
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The sudden clap of thunder produced a sharp startle in everyone in the room.
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A startled deer darted out of the bushes.