startlingly

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈstɑːrtlɪŋli/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
star•tling /ˈstɑrtlɪŋ/USA pronunciation  adj. 
    1. disturbing;
      frightening:a startling noise; a startling discovery.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
star•tling  (stärt′ling, stär′tl ing),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. creating sudden alarm, surprise, or wonder;
    astonishing.
  • startle + -ing2
star′tling•ly, adv. 


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