startled
Word-form referencesstartle
Pronunciations (4)
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/ˈstɑɹt.l̩d/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/ˈstɑːt.l̩d/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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ˈstɑɹt.l̩d
Pronunciation notes
- US
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ˈstɑːt.l̩d
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Adjective
Surprised and slightly frightened.
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More examples (1)
The burnt and bleeding man staggered to his feet, dazed and unbelieving, and asked the startled townspeople who came running whether his fireman and guard were safe. He was kept away from the smouldering crater where his engine had been, and taken to hospital.
Adjective
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
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students startled by the teacher's quiet return
the sudden fluttering of the startled pigeons
More examples (1)
her startled expression
Word forms
more startledmost startled