startled (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *startled*:
ADJECTIVE	all	startled	excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

startled > pronunciation
Sounds	staa'rtahld
Rhymes	addled ... wrinkled: 103 rhymes with ahld...

English > *startled*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
Examples	"students startled by the teacher's quiet return" "the sudden fluttering of the startled pigeons" "her startled expression"
Broader	surprised	taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
Spanish	asustado, sobresaltado

HyperDic: startled