JOLTING Synonyms: 209 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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as in startling

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness the jolting news about our friend's premature death

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jolting

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verb

present participle of jolt

as in shaking

to make a series of small irregular or violent movements the roller coaster car jerked and jolted as it coursed along the old wooden tracks

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as in yanking

to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion she jolted the door open with her elbow

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as in appalling

to cause an unpleasant surprise for the sneak terrorist attack jolted the country out of its indolence and indifference

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Adjective

Yes, but: Grocery costs were up 0.5% last month, including a particularly steep rise in the prices of beef (up 3.1%) and eggs (up a startling 8.2%).

Neil Irwin, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
This startling documentary by Chris Smith (‘Fyre,’ ‘100 Foot Wave’) is told through intimate access to Bryan Johnson, a man who has dedicated his life to defy aging.

Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024

Definition of startling

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