CEFR B1

startled

adjective

Meaning

Feeling or showing sudden shock or alarm.

Examples

The cat was startled by the sudden clap of thunder and ran under the bed.
She gave a startled gasp when the door unexpectedly burst open.

Synonyms: surprised, shocked, alarmed, astonished

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startled (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːrtld/

Definition

Feeling or showing sudden shock or alarm.

Examples

The cat was startled by the sudden clap of thunder and ran under the bed.
She gave a startled gasp when the door unexpectedly burst open.
His startled expression showed he hadn't expected to see us there.

How to Use startled

startled by (prepositional phrase): Surprised or alarmed by something specific. — "He was startled by the sudden noise behind him."
startled look/expression (collocation): A facial appearance showing sudden surprise or fear. — "She gave me a startled look when I called her name."

Synonyms of startled

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