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Topic: Emotions

startle

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtl/

KK: /ˈstɑrtəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To suddenly feel alarmed or surprised by something unexpected.

Example: The loud noise made me startle and jump.

noun

Definition: A quick feeling of surprise or shock that happens suddenly.

Example: The loud noise caused a startle that made everyone jump.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel sudden fear or surprise.

Example: The loud noise from the fireworks startled the dog.

startled

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtəld/

KK: /ˈstɑrtəld/

adjective

Definition: Feeling surprised or shocked by something unexpected.

Example: She was startled by the loud noise outside.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel sudden shock or surprise.

Example: The loud noise startled the cat, making it jump off the couch.

startlement

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtəlmənt/

KK: /ˈstɑrtəlmənt/

noun

Definition: A feeling of surprise or shock caused by something unexpected.

Example: The sudden loud noise caused a startlement among the crowd.

startler

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtlər/

KK: /ˈstɑrtlər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes someone to feel sudden shock or surprise.

Example: The loud noise was a real startler for everyone in the room.

startling

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈstɑrtlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing surprise or shock; something that makes you feel startled.

Example: The sudden loud noise was startling and made everyone jump.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel sudden shock or surprise.

Example: The loud noise was startling and made everyone jump.

startlingly

IPA: /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋli/

KK: /ˈstɑrtlɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes surprise or shock; unexpectedly.

Example: The magician performed startlingly amazing tricks that left the audience in awe.

stateliest

IPA: //ˈsteɪtli//

KK: /ˈsteɪtli/

adjective

Definition: The most impressive or dignified in appearance or manner, often associated with grandeur or elegance.

Example: The stateliest building in the city is the old cathedral, which towers over the surrounding structures.

steadier

IPA: /ˈstɛdiər/

KK: /ˈstɛdier/

adjective

Definition: More stable or firm than something else; not likely to change or fluctuate.

Example: The weather is steadier this week compared to last week.

steadiest

IPA: /ˈstɛdiəst/

KK: /ˈstɛdɪɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most stable or constant; not likely to change or fluctuate.

Example: He is the steadiest player on the team, always performing well under pressure.

steadiness

IPA: /ˈstɛdɪnəs/

KK: /ˈstɛdɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being stable and not changing or moving; the ability to remain calm and not be easily disturbed.

Example: Her steadiness in difficult situations made her a great leader.

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