startling

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb to stimulate to action
  2. verb move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
  3. adjective so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

Synonyms

startle, galvanize, galvanise

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