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shock·ing
 shocking
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- pronunciation:
- sha
kIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
causing great dismay, disgust, or outrage, often combined with surprise.
The revelation of how the woman had been kept captive was a shocking story.She was taken aback by her granddaughter's shocking language.No one will ever forget this shocking act of terrorism.- synonyms:
- appalling, astounding, disgusting, horrifying, staggering, startling, stunning, stupefying
- similar words:
- lurid, offensive, outrageous, rude, scandalous, staggering, startling, striking, surprising, unsettling, upsetting
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| definition 2: |
of a color, very brilliant and intense.
She dyed her hair shocking pink. |
| related words: |
dread, heinous, hideous, horrendous, horrible, ignominious, monstrous, sensational, tremendous |
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| derivation: |
shockingly (adv.) |
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