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startlingly

Variant of startle

transitive verb startled, startling

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

Origin: ME stertlen, to rush, stumble along, freq. of sterten: see start

intransitive verb

to be startled

noun

a start or shock, as of surprise or fright

Related Forms:

startler noun
startling adjective
startlingly adverb

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