C1adverbemotionslanguage
US/ˈstɑːrt.lɪŋ.li/
UK/ˈstɑːt.lɪŋ.li/
in a way that is so surprising that it almost shocks you
In context
The test results were startlingly different from what we had expected.
He looked startlingly like his grandfather in that photo.
The room was startlingly quiet after the noise outside.
Words that go with startlingly
adverb + adjective
- startlingly differentThe two reports are startlingly different.
- startlingly clearThe night sky was startlingly clear.
- startlingly beautifulShe had startlingly beautiful green eyes.
- startlingly similarThe designs are startlingly similar.
- startlingly honestHis answer was startlingly honest.
- startlingly highPrices are startlingly high in the city center.