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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
  • 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
  • The final graph shows the most startling comparison.
    Joel Shulman, Forbes, 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
  • Don't miss out on these amazing savings to enhance your workflow and keep your data safe while on the go.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Thank you to Taylor and the Swift family for the amazing memories that will never be forgotten.
    Jack Irvin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of amazing
Adjective
  • Both scenes are memorable and stunning in a solid, not remarkable, film that warmly celebrates the unbending love shared between a mother and a son and the courage and bravery of Londoners during The Blitz.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Gutierrez’s ruling was stunning since judges rarely grant judgments as a matter law following a jury’s verdict.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 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
  • Modern vibration plates are the latest iteration in a long history of vibrating exercise devices, from belts to couches.
    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
  • When the night’s at its blackest, this is for those who are holding the light, guiding the lost and pulling us through.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of pulling
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