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Uncommonstartling
The correct spelling is startling.
How to pronounce startling
verb
IPA: /ˈstɑː.tl̩.ɪŋ/
Say it like: Sta-rtl-ing
The correct spelling is startling. To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start. For example: "a horse that startles easily"
Usage Examples
“a horse that startles easily”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
- 2.To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
- 3.To deter; to cause to deviate.
noun
- 1.A startle; a sudden motion or shock.
adjective
- 1.Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.
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