startlingly

Definition of Startlingly in English :

1. startlingly

in a startling manner

Example Sentences:
'a startlingly modern voice'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Startlingly

verb

to be or cause to be surprised or frightened, esp so as to start involuntarily

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈstartled or ˈstartling

1.

to surprise, frighten, or alarm suddenly or unexpectedly; esp., to cause to start, or move involuntarily, as from sudden fright

verb intransitive

2.

to be startled

noun

3.

a start or shock, as of surprise or fright

v. star·tled, star·tling, star·tles

v.tr.

1. To cause to make a quick involuntary movement or start.

2. To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly. See Synonyms at frighten.

v.intr.

To become alarmed, frightened, or surprised.

n.

1. A sudden, brief episode of fear.

2. A sudden, involuntary movement in response to something frightening or unexpected, such as a noise.