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adjective

Definition of joltingnext
as in startling
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness the jolting news about our friend's premature death

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jolting

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verb

present participle of jolt
1
as in shaking
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements the roller coaster car jerked and jolted as it coursed along the old wooden tracks

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2
as in yanking
to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion she jolted the door open with her elbow

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3
as in appalling
to cause an unpleasant surprise for the sneak terrorist attack jolted the country out of its indolence and indifference

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolting
  1. startling
  2. shaking
  3. surprising
  4. shocking
  5. amazing
  6. stunning
  7. vibrating
  8. pulling
Adjective
  • The final graph shows the most startling comparison.
    Joel Shulman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Davies makes a point of talking about the light in his photographs, but what my colleagues and I find startling is the color palette: The buildings are pale buff and so is much of the landscape around them.
    Owen Davies, Curbed, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of startling
Verb
  • Let the potatoes and garlic stand in the pot for 1 minute, shaking the pan occasionally, until the liquid evaporates.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That makes these companies almost impossible to change without industry-shaking upheaval.
    Nilay Patel, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of shaking
Adjective
  • Kapadia’s film isn’t concerned with dramatic arcs and surprising reveals, opting more to marinate, even stew, in its poetic, multi-hued visuals that are reflective of the mood swings of the city as well as its inhabitants.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Her questions become one of the most striking elements of this project, which takes a surprising turn.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of surprising
Verb
  • The news of John Amos‘ passing was announced earlier this week, shocking many many fans, colleagues, and even his own family members.
    Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But rather than play up the murders’ shocking gore or give momentum to Lois’ investigation, the first few episodes are content to linger in the investigator’s ennui.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of shocking
Adjective
  • The staff was so kind and welcoming, and the food was amazing.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • It’s got wonderful culture, interesting history, amazing attractions and businesses.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of amazing
Adjective
  • As the current solar cycle inches toward its peak, space forecasters have projected that residents across the United States can expect an increase in stunning celestial displays through next summer.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This serum is packed with vitamin C that’s extracted from green tangerines, working to give the skin a radiant glow that is refreshing and stunning.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of stunning
Verb
  • Typically, sound is made from vibrating a material, like a guitar string, and music is made by arranging sounds in hierarchical patterns.
    John Werner, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But just as vibrating plates shake users up and down in quick succession, trends too are always oscillating.
    Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 28 Sep. 2024
Definition of vibrating
Verb
  • As for the ocean capacity limitations assisting in the growth of air bookings, cargo-carrying vessels throughout the late summer cramped up amid a flurry of factors including the ongoing avoidance of the Red Sea, ensuing port congestion and a pulling forward of the peak shipping season.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Germany is concerned that any vote against Beijing could trigger a trade war with tit-for-tat tariffs, ultimately hurting the region more than pulling back on enhanced tariffs for Chinese EVs.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of pulling
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