English

Verb

startling

1. present participle of startle

Adjective

startling ‎(comparative more startling, superlative most startling)

1. Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.
   • 2011 September 27, Alistair Magowan, “Bayern Munich 2 - 0 Man City”, in BBC Sport:

     That startling admission capped a miserable night for City as they arrived in Germany following an unbeaten start to the season.

Synonyms

• alarming

Derived terms

• startlingly

Translations

Noun

startling ‎(plural startlings)

1. A startle; a sudden motion or shock.
   • 1853, The Scottish Review

     Soon the formications and muscular debility returned, not alone, but accompanied with painful cramps and startlings in the feet and calves of the legs.