startling
[ stahrt-ling, stahr-tl-ing ]
/ ˈstɑrt lɪŋ, ˈstɑr tl ɪŋ /
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adjective
creating sudden alarm, surprise, or wonder; astonishing.
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startling
/ (ˈstɑːtlɪŋ) /
adjective
causing surprise or fear; striking; astonishing
Derived forms of startling
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