English Explanatory Dictionary

jolting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Causing or characterized by sudden abrupt movements.
  2. Synonym of shocking.
noun
  1. gerund of jolt: an action or movement that jolts.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of jolt

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒəʊltɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jolting.wav /ˈd͡ʒoʊltɪŋ/

Word forms

jolting more jolting most jolting joltings

Etymology

From jolt + -ing.

Synonyms

shocking

Derived words

joltingly
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