Definition of startling

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • startling is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • startling is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • startling is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of startling


  • so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm (adjective)

    Examples

    1. Sydney's startling new Opera House
    2. startling news
    3. startling earthquake shocks

See definition of startling in Merriam Webster