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English adjective: startled

1. startled excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement


SamplesStudents startled by the teacher's quiet return.
The sudden fluttering of the startled pigeons.
Her startled expression.


Similarsurprised


Antonymsnot surprised, unsurprised









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