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startled adjective

: excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement


  • These animals were startled by the noise of the fireworks.
  • I suddenly saw myself reflected in a window pane and it startled me.
  • He was so startled that he ran outside barefoot.
  • Sorry if I startled you, ladies.
  • I was startled by how handsome he was.
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