startlingly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui provoque une surprise soudaine, un choc ou une inquiétude ». Il sert à souligner le caractère inattendu ou frappant d'une action, d'un événement ou d'une qualité.

An adverb meaning 'in a way that causes sudden surprise, shock, or alarm.' It is used to emphasize the unexpected or striking nature of an action, event, or quality.

1. Surprisingly or shockinglyB2formal

   In a way that causes sudden surprise, shock, or alarm.

   de manière étonnante / choquante

   • The results were startlingly different from what we expected.
   • She looked startlingly pale after the accident.
   • The price of the house was startlingly high for the area.

   Synonymesalarminglyastonishinglyshockinglysurprisinglyunexpectedly

   Antonymespredictably

2. Very noticeablyC1formal

   In a way that is extremely striking or conspicuous.

   de manière très visible

   • The painting was startlingly beautiful.
   • His voice was startlingly loud in the quiet room.
   • The contrast between the two colors was startlingly vivid.

   Synonymesconspicuouslydramaticallynoticeablyprominentlyremarkablystrikingly

   Antonymesinconspicuouslyunnoticeablyunobtrusively