joltingly
- adverb
- /ˈdʒoʊltɪŋli/
:
bruscamente
- Being a rabid fan, as we're joltingly reminded whenever we glimpse those face-painted and bare-chested yahoos brawling in the bleachers, is not all about leading oneself toward maturity.
Examples
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He received a joltingly unexpected letter that changed his life forever.
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The news of the earthquake joltingly interrupted our conversation, leaving us all in shock.
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She joltingly awoke from her dream when the alarm clock blared loudly.
Synonyms
145
3.3
In a sudden way that gives no warning
117
2.3
Suddenly and quickly, showing a large change in direction or amount
38
4.8
In a way that surprises or upsets people a lot
5
4.4
To do something very suddenly and with great force
1
8.2
In a way that shocks and feels out of place
1
5.2
With sudden, uneven movements that are not smooth
1
7.9
In a way that makes people feel great shock or deep sadness
Very suddenly and without warning
In a sudden, loud, and forceful way
With sudden, unsteady movements that make you lose balance
In sudden, quick movements that make things start and stop
Antonyms
How Jarring
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Joltingly comes from the verb jolt, which means 'a sudden shake' or 'a quick push', plus the adverb ending -ly. So joltingly describes doing something in a way that suddenly moves or shocks you.