startling Meaning & Definition
What Does Startling Mean?
Startling is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of startle. As an adjective, it means Likely to startle; surprising; shocking. As a noun, it means A startle; a sudden motion or shock.
Startling in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | surprising, deter and alarm |
| Plural | startlings |
| Comparative / superlative | more startling, most startling |
Startling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of startle
Startling as an Adjective
- Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.
Startling as a Noun
- A startle; a sudden motion or shock.
Verb
- To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
a horse that startles easily
- To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
- To deter; to cause to deviate.
Synonyms of Startling
Startling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Startling
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Startling in a Sentence
a horse that startles easily
Word Forms & Grammar
startling
startling (comparative more startling, superlative most startling)
startling (plural startlings)
Words That Rhyme With Startling
How Do You Say Startling?
The standard pronunciation of startling is //ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Startling: Your Questions Answered
Is startling a verb or an adjective?
Startling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for startling?
Words with a similar meaning to startling include surprising, deter and alarm. See the full list of startling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of startling?
The plural of startling is startlings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of startling?
The comparative form is more startling and the superlative form is most startling.