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startling

English → English

adj//ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ//

(nature) Startling: very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable; causing a sudden shock

The researcher's startling discovery revealed that the lost city was actually located miles away from where they were digging.

(English) The researcher's startling discovery revealed that the lost city was actually located miles away from where they were digging.

There was a startling resemblance between the two strangers, even though they were from different countries.

(English) There was a startling resemblance between the two strangers, even though they were from different countries.

Entry ID: en:en:startling · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary