startling
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Britannica Dictionary definition of STARTLING
[more startling; most startling]
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very surprising, shocking, or frightening
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Startling new evidence/facts came to light during the trial.
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He made a startling discovery/revelation.
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It is a city of startling contrasts.
— startlingly
adverb-
startlingly loud noises
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The prediction was startlingly accurate.
