adj
startled
STAHT-ld
adj
1
Suddenly surprised and a little frightened.
"He gave a startled look when his name was called out."
How to Use Startled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes the reaction of someone who has just been given a quick shock.
Common pairings
startled expression
startled look
Word Forms
more startled comparative, most startled superlative
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