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" One of the most startling events in my life was when my older son was about 16, and he blamed me for all the troubles of the world. So I, I felt like telling him, 'Oh no, I was just like you when I was your age; I wanted to change the world, too.'"
Robert Fogel

Meaning of "startling" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF STARTLING

ˈstɑːtlɪŋ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STARTLING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Startling is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES STARTLING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of startling in the English dictionary

The definition of startling in the dictionary is causing surprise or fear; striking; astonishing.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STARTLING

beetling · catling · courtling · eastling · fettling · flatling · footling · heartling · mantling · mortling · nestling · priestling · ratling · rattling · scantling · softling · subtitling · unstartling · whitling · witling

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STARTLING

starting block · starting gate · starting grid · starting handle · starting line · starting pistol · starting point · starting post · starting price · starting rate · starting salary · starting stalls · startingly · startle · startle colour · startled · startlement · startler · startlingly · startlish

WORDS THAT END LIKE STARTLING

all-in wrestling · arm wrestling · bantling · bristling · bustling · calling · castling · dismantling · fatling · Graeco-Roman wrestling · Indian wrestling · mud wrestling · rustling · saber-rattling · sabre-rattling · sumo wrestling · throttling · troutling · unsettling · whistling · wrestling

Synonyms and antonyms of startling in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «STARTLING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «startling» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «startling» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF STARTLING

Find out the translation of startling to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of startling from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «startling» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

惊人的
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

alarmante
570 millions of speakers
en

English

startling
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

चौंकाने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مذهلة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

поразительные
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

surpreendente
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

চমকপ্রদ
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

surprenant
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Mengejutkan
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

überraschend
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

驚くべき
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

아주 놀라운
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Nggegirisi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đáng ngạc nhiên
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

திடுக்கிட
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

धक्कादायक
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

şaşırtıcı
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

sorprendente
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

wstrząsający
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

разючі
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

uimitor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τρομάζοντας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verrassende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

häpnadsväckande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oppsiktsvekkende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of startling

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STARTLING»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of startling
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «startling».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about startling

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10 QUOTES WITH «STARTLING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word startling.
1
Maria Conchita Alonso
Being born in Cuba, a country where freedom of speech is non-existent, it's startling to observe how Venezuela, where I was happily raised, is fast becoming Cuba's mirror image: Dismantling of fundamental democratic rights deserved by its people and citizens of the world.
2
Charles Bass
As a member of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, I will be participating in several hearings on the startling revelations contained in the report.
3
Belle Boyd
My memoirs were written, and a portion of them already in the hands of the publishers, when the startling news came which has thrilled all Europe and filled her inhabitants with horror - the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States.
4
Tina Brown
It's as if inside the White House the belief in Obama's inspirational charisma is still such that every time the ugliness of brute politics intrudes, it's a startling revelation.
5
Gordon Cooper
Father, we thank you, especially for letting me fly this flight - for the privilege of being able to be in this position, to be in this wondrous place, seeing all these many startling, wonderful things that you have created.
6
Marquis De Custine
The love of their country is with them only a mode of flattering its master; as soon as they think that master can no longer hear, they speak of everything with a frankness which is the more startling because those who listen to it become responsible.
7
Geena Davis
So many other countries have had female leaders, in fact the U.S. ranks 61st in female representation in government and I think it is startling and sign of a change that needs to be made.
8
Frank Delaney
For a startling period of my life, I reported the Troubles in Ireland for the BBC. I lived in Dublin and was called out to all sorts of incidents that, if taken together, add up to a war - bombings, assassinations, riots, shootings, robberies, jailbreaks, kidnappings, and sieges.
9
Janet Flanner
When you look at the startling ruins of Nuremberg, you are looking at a result of the war. When you look at the prisoners on view in the courthouse, you are looking at 22 of the causes.
10
Robert Fogel
One of the most startling events in my life was when my older son was about 16, and he blamed me for all the troubles of the world. So I, I felt like telling him, 'Oh no, I was just like you when I was your age; I wanted to change the world, too.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STARTLING»

Discover the use of startling in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to startling and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A brave and startling truth
A poem read at the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations in San Francisco deals with peace
Maya Angelou, 1995
2
Dogs: A Startling New Understanding of Canine Origin, ...
Two canine ethnologists probe the nature versus nurture debate in the social order of dogs, tracing the origins of canine intelligence.
Raymond Coppinger, Lorna Coppinger, 2001
3
Campus Confidential: 100 startling things you don't know ...
In 2011, the first edition of Campus Confidential sparked a lively debate about what is really going on inside our colleges and universities. The media and readers alike welcomed this readable, honest book. University authorities didn't.
Ken S. Coates, Bill Morrison, 2013
4
Story Proof: The Science Behind the Startling Power of Story
Like Stephen Krashen's important work in The Power of Reading, Story Proof collects and analyzes the research that validates the importance of story, story reading, and storytelling to the brain development and education of children and ...
Kendall Haven, 2007
5
Why Men Earn More: The Startling Truth Behind the Pay ...
What are the real reasons women earn less than men? What can they do about it? Find out in a new expos(r) from the bestselling author of "The Myth of Male Power."
Warren Farrell, 2005
6
In Plain Sight: The Startling Truth Behind the Elizabeth ...
This riveting inside story of the intense search for the Salt Lake City teenager reveals never-before-told details of the largest investigation in Utah state history.
Tom Smart, Lee Benson, 2006
7
Something Startling Happens: The 120 Story Beats Every ...
For the first time, Something Startling Happens breaks down what successful movies do exactly the same during every single minute, and how industry professionals can use that knowledge to elevate the drama in their screenplay or movie. • ...
Todd Klick, 2011
8
Australia's Birthstain: The Startling Legacy of the Convict ...
Why did an entire society collude to cover up its past? Babette Smith traces the stories of hundreds of convicts over the 80 years of convict transportation to Australia.
Babette Smith, 2011
9
Startling strangeness: reading Lonergan's Insight
Liddy was Lonergan's student in Rome during the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) and in this work he recounts his encounter with Lonergan and with Insight.
Richard M. Liddy, 2007
10
Startling Beauty: My Journey from Rape to Restoration
"Turn off the light," Heather sleepily murmured to her husband. When the room went dark, she opened her eyes and peeked out from the covers. The man standing in her bedroom was not Steve.
Heather Gemmen, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STARTLING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term startling is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The Startling Blast of “Rock Around the Clock,” Sixty Years Later
Bill Haley's foundational role in American popular music is often overlooked. Credit James Kriegsmann/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty. You've seen this one ... «The New Yorker, Jul 15»
2
NUS finds 'startling' lack of sexual harassment policies on campuses
An analysis by the National Union of Students of policies to address sexual violence, harassment and “lad culture” on campuses has found a “startling lack” of ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
These Startling Statistics Show Why We Need To Talk About …
In a startling survey of 1,000 adults -- more than half of whom were women and 15 percent of whom had themselves experienced a miscarriage -- just over half ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
Researchers find startling trend among pregnant teen drinkers
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's a startling trend: Substance abuse is high among pregnant middle school students, according to a new study. The finding is the result of a ... «KXAN.com, Jul 15»
5
Startling data gives insight into insurance market
RACV has revealed some startling statistics that show that one Victorian rental property is maliciously damaged every day. Throughout the 2013-2014 financial ... «Insurance Business, Jul 15»
6
Colorado's Effort Against Teenage Pregnancies Is a Startling Success
They did in a big way, and the results were startling. The birthrate among teenagers across the state plunged by 40 percent from 2009 to 2013, while their rate of ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
7
Deathlok's newest version most startling yet
Marvel has tried numerous times to resurrect Deathlok, but this is the anthology that contains the most startling version of the character. It doesn't get much better ... «London Free Press, Jul 15»
8
A Startling Discovery, Unlikely Burial Ground In New Britain Serial …
A Startling Discovery, Unlikely Burial Ground In New Britain Serial Killer Case. New Britain Police Chief James Wardwell. John Woike. New Britain Police Chief ... «Hartford Courant, Jun 15»
9
A startling sight in Pakistan: Fast, affordable, air-conditioned buses
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — For hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis, the miserable, sweaty, cramped commute is coming to an end. Pakistan, one of the world's ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
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the startling rise in short-sightedness
The rise in myopia has been startling. In Europe, only 27.5 per cent of 50 to 59-year olds are short-sighted, which means the level has almost doubled in a ... «Financial Times, May 15»
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