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startlement Meaning
startlement
to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or alarm), to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or fright), to frighten suddenly and usually not seriously, to frighten or surprise suddenly and usually not seriously, a sudden mild shock (as of surprise or alarm)
startlement Sentence Examples
- Her sudden appearance caused a moment of startlement among the crowd.
- The unexpected loud noise caused a collective startlement in the room.
- He couldn't hide his startlement when he saw the unexpected guest at the party.
- The startlement on her face was evident when she realized she had forgotten her wallet.
- The sudden change in weather brought about a sense of startlement among the picnic-goers.
- Despite his efforts to maintain composure, his startlement was apparent when he heard the unexpected news.
- The startlement in his voice betrayed his attempt to act nonchalant.
- The magician's tricks often elicited gasps of startlement from the audience.
- The sudden gust of wind caused a brief moment of startlement before people adjusted their clothing.
- She experienced a brief moment of startlement upon waking up in a unfamiliar room.
FAQs About the word startlement
to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or alarm), to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or fright), to frighten suddenly and usually not seriously, to frig
astonishment, amazement, shock, surprise, wonderment, surprize,dismay, stupefaction,wonder, discomfiture
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Her sudden appearance caused a moment of startlement among the crowd.
The unexpected loud noise caused a collective startlement in the room.
He couldn't hide his startlement when he saw the unexpected guest at the party.
The startlement on her face was evident when she realized she had forgotten her wallet.
