Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Startled.
How to pronounce startled:
US
Startled - as an adjective satellite
Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
Example: "Students startled by the teacher's quiet return"
Startled - as a verb
To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
Example: "A horse that startles easily"
To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
To deter; to cause to deviate.
Startled - as an adjective
Surprised and slightly frightened.
Extremely shocked.
Example Sentences
"She let out a startled scream when she saw the spider."
"The startled deer stood frozen for a moment before bounding away."
"He gave a startled jump when the fireworks went off."
"The startled expression on her face was priceless."
"The loud crash startled the sleeping baby."
Word Game Points
Is STARTLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, startled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STARTLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is STARTLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, startled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTARTLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is STARTLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, startled is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTARTLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
