Startled - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈstɑːrtəld|  American pronunciation of the word startled
Brit.  |ˈstɑːtəld|  British pronunciation of the word startled
- this word is a past tense form of the verb to startle
- this word is a past participle form of the verb to startle

adjective

- excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
students startled by the teacher's quiet return
the sudden fluttering of the startled pigeons
her startled expression

Extra examples

I was startled by the news.

He was startled beyond speech.

I'm sorry that I startled you.

...the lightning startled the children and sent them scurrying for cover...

...used to seeing him in a T-shirt and jeans, we were startled by the sight of strapping youth caparisoned for the prom in a tuxedo...

...an enormous eructation that startled everyone within earshot...

...the store has manikins so lifelike that they have startled me on more than one occasion...

He was startled by their angry reaction to his innocent remark.

I was startled by the sudden opening of the door.

She was startled out of her reverie by a loud crash.

Eileen was deep in concentration, and the sudden appearance of her daughter startled her.

I was startled to see Amanda.

...apparently beset by personal problems, the actor proceeded to melt down before startled theatergoers...

Graham looked up sharply, startled by a noise behind him.

She startled when I walked into the room

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