startling C1 Topic:Actions & Processes US /ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/ UK /ˈstɑː.tl̩.ɪŋ/ See IPA manual Freq #17104 Meanings 1 adj So surprising or sudden that it shocks or alarms you. The report revealed a startling rise in crime. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · so surprising or sudden... alarming Common collocations startling news Adjective + noun Topics Actions & Processes Word Formation & Derivatives External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # startling **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈstɑː.tl̩.ɪŋ/ **Frequency rank:** 17104 ## Meanings 1. So surprising or sudden that it shocks or alarms you. ## Examples - The report revealed a startling rise in crime. ## Topics - Actions & Processes - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown