startling Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- awesome
- astonishing
- unexpected
- incredible
- jolting
- jaw-dropping
- miraculous
- flabbergasting
- dumbfounding
- jarring
- wonderful
- astounding
- staggering
- dumfounding
- stupefying
- breathtaking
Weak:
- unimaginable
- stupendous
- conspicuous
- unlikely
- phenomenal
- unbelievable
- nonplusing
- eye-opening
- wondrous
- remarkable
- bewildering
- dismaying
- noticeable
- portentous
- befuddling
- sublime
- confusing
- uncommon
- heart-stopping
- marvellous
- awful
- unforeseen
- disconcerting
- outstanding
- prodigious
- confounding
- unthinkable
- upsetting
- extraordinary
- sensational
- spectacular
- inconceivable
- incomprehensible
- fabulous
- unanticipated
- unwonted
- perplexing
- unusual
- marvelous
- striking
- discomfiting
- notable
- blindsiding
- impressive
- rare
- unique
- unannounced
startling Meaning
startling (s)
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
startling Sentence Examples
- The startling revelation sent shockwaves throughout the community.
- Her eyes widened with a startling expression of disbelief.
- The sudden downpour was a startling contrast to the clear skies earlier.
- The startling discovery of ancient artifacts forced historians to reconsider established timelines.
- The painting's vibrant colors created a startling visual spectacle.
- The news of his passing was both devastating and startling.
- The startling statistics on crime rates raised concerns among citizens.
- The startling realization dawned on him that he had lost his way.
- The startling roar of the lion echoed through the distant hills.
- The startling beauty of the stars filled the night sky with an ethereal glow.
FAQs About the word startling
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
amazing, shocking, stunning,surprising, awesome,astonishing, unexpected, incredible, jolting, jaw-dropping
unsurprising, common,unsurprising, common, typical, usual, customary, normal, customary, usual
The startling revelation sent shockwaves throughout the community.
Her eyes widened with a startling expression of disbelief.
The sudden downpour was a startling contrast to the clear skies earlier.
The startling discovery of ancient artifacts forced historians to reconsider established timelines.
