Definition of Startled in English :

Define Startled in English

Startled meaning in English

Meaning of Startled in English

Pronunciation of Startled in English

Startled pronunciation in English

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Startled

see synonyms of startled

Adjective

1. startled

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

Example Sentences:
'students startled by the teacher's quiet return'
'the sudden fluttering of the startled pigeons'
'her startled expression'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Startled

see synonyms of startled
adjective
surprised; alarmed
A cyclist was killed yesterday when a startled horse reared up and kicked his head as he rode past on a tandem.
in a startled voice
He gave her a startled look.
She was startled to see him.

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Startled

see synonyms of startled
v. star·tled, star·tling, star·tles
v.tr.
1. To cause to make a quick involuntary movement or start.
2. To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly. See Synonyms at frighten.
v.intr.
To become alarmed, frightened, or surprised.
n.
1. A sudden, brief episode of fear.
2. A sudden, involuntary movement in response to something frightening or unexpected, such as a noise.

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