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startlingly Synonyms

Another word for startlingly

Choosing another word for startlingly depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To a very high, striking, or remarkable degree.

Usage Example

"The restored painting revealed strikingly vivid shades of blue and gold."

Strongest
strikingly
remarkably
astonishingly
Strong
extraordinarily
amazingly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner that causes sudden shock, alarm, or intense surprise.

Usage Example

"The night bird cried out shockingly from the dark branches overhead."

Strongest
shockingly
alarmingly
Strong
surprisingly
unexpectedly
jarringly

Opposites of startlingly

The opposite of startlingly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calmingly
unremarkably
slightly
soothingly
ordinarily
moderately
reassuringly
predictably
See all opposites of startlingly

• Nearby Words

starter
startle
startling
startlingly
startup
starvation
starve

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Startlingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/startlingly
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