shocking Synonyms & Antonyms
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Shocking as an Adjective
Inspiring shock; startling.
Unusually obscene or lewd.
Extremely bad.
What a shocking calamity!
Shocking as a Verb
present participle and gerund of shock
To cause to be emotionally shocked, to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.
The disaster shocked the world.
To give an electric shock to.
To meet with a shock; to collide in a violent encounter.
To collect, or make up, into a shock or shocks; to stook.
to shock rye
Shocking as a Noun
The application of an electric shock.
Shocking in a Sentence
What a shocking calamity!
The disaster shocked the world.
to shock rye
Word Forms & Grammar
shocking (comparative more shocking, superlative most shocking)
shocking
shocking (plural shockings)
Words That Rhyme With Shocking
Origin of Shocking
From shock + -ing.
Quick Facts About Shocking
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/ |
| Meaning | Inspiring shock; startling |
| Plural | shockings |
| Comparative / superlative | more shocking, most shocking |
Quick Answers About Shocking
Is shocking an adjective or a verb?
Shocking is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is the plural of shocking?
The plural of shocking is shockings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of shocking?
The comparative form is more shocking and the superlative form is most shocking.