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Meaning of startlingly
The primary meaning of the word "startlingly" is to a degree that is surprising or shocking.
Etymology of startlingly
The word "startlingly" has its roots in the verb "startle," which originated from the Old English word "stertan," meaning to leap or jump, and the suffix "-ling" or "-ly" which forms an adverb, indicating a manner or degree.
Historically, the word "startlingly" has been used to describe something that causes a sudden, shocking, or surprising reaction.
Synonyms
astonishingly
surprisingly
shockingly
startling
amazingly
incredibly
unusually
extraordinarily
remarkably
unbelievably
unexpectedly
unusually
sensationally
fantastically
extraordinarily
phenomenally
staggeringly
mind-bogglingly
jaw-droppingly
breathtakingly
awesomely
impressively
strikingly
dramatically
electrifyingly
thrillingly
astoundingly
confoundingly
perplexingly
puzzlingly
curiously
intriguingly
fascinatingly
Definitions
- To a surprising or shocking degree
- * In a way that is unexpected or astonishing
Usage Examples
- The news of the accident was startlingly sad.
- * The beauty of the landscape was startlingly evident.
- * The complexity of the problem was startlingly simple once explained.
Antonyms
predictably
expectedly
typically
normally
usually
customarily
commonly
ordinarily
routinely
traditionally
habitually
conventionally
unremarkably
uninspiringly
unimpressively
uninterestingly
monotonously
dully
blandly
unexceptionally
mediocrely