Associations to the word «Startling»

Wiktionary

STARTLING, verb. Present participle of startle
STARTLING, adjective. Likely to startle; surprising; shocking.

Dictionary definition

STARTLING, adjective. So remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm; "Sydney's startling new Opera House"; "startling news"; "startling earthquake shocks".

Wise words

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe