startling (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *startling*:
ADJECTIVE	all	startling	so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

startling > pronunciation
Sounds	staa'rtlihng
Rhymes	abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...

English > *startling*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	So remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm.
Examples	"Sydney's startling new Opera House" "startling news" "startling earthquake shocks"
Broader	surprising	Causing surprise or wonder or amazement
Spanish	brusco, repentino, súbito
Catalan	brusc, sobtat
Adverbs	startlingly	in a startling manner

HyperDic: startling