Definition of Startled
to be alarmed or frightened by something sudden
Examples of Startled in a sentence
A deer will be startled if you get too close to it. 🔊
Many people are startled when someone sneaks up on them. 🔊
You might feel startled if you saw a spider crawling up your arm. 🔊
Jenny was startled when her best friend jumped at her from around a corner. 🔊
Most people jump or scream when they are startled by something. 🔊
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