jolting

The word “jolting” has 2 syllables: jolt-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for jolting?

In the thesaurus, “jolting” has 211 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jolting along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jolting

affrighting
agitating
alarming
alaruming
amazing
appalling
astonishing
astounding
awesome
awful
awing
beating
befuddling
bewildering
blast
blindsiding
blow
bounce
bouncy
bowling over
breathtaking
bucketing
bucking
buffeting
bump
bumping
bumpy
chattering
chilling
clash
clout
collision
confounding
confusing
conspicuous
convulsing
convulsive
crack
crash
crushing
daunting
demoralizing
discomfiting
discomforting
discomposing
disconcerting
disgusting
dismaying
dispiriting
displeasing
disquieting
distressing
disturbing
doddering
dragging
dumbfounding
dumfounding
emasculating
extraordinary
eye-opening
fabulous
fitful
flabbergasting
flickering
flooring
fluctuating
flustering
fluttering
frightening
frighting
grabbing
heart-stopping
hit
hitching
hoicking
horrifying
impact
impressive
incomprehensible
inconceivable
incredible
injury
jar
jarring
jaw-dropping
jerking
jigging
jiggling
jogging
joggling
jolt
jounce
jouncing
juddering
knocking for a loop
lugging
lurching
marvellous
marvelous
miraculous
muddling
nauseating
nonplusing
nonplussing
notable
noticeable
offending
oscillating
outraging
outstanding
overpowering
overwhelming
palpitating
panicking
paroxysmal
perplexing
perturbing
phenomenal
pit-a-patting
pitching
pitter-pattering
plucking
portentous
pounding
prodigious
pulling
pulsating
pulsing
punch
quaking
quavering
quivering
rare
remarkable
repelling
revolting
ripping
rocking
rough
scandalizing
scarifying
scaring
sensational
shaking
shaking up
shaky
shivering
shock
shocking
shuddering
sickening
singular
snatching
spasmodic
spectacular
spooking
staggering
startling
striking
stunning
stupefying
stupendous
sublime
surprising
swaying
swinging
tearing
terrifying
terrorizing
thrilling
throbbing
trauma
trembling
tremulous
tugging
turning off
tweaking
twitching
twitchy
unannounced
unanticipated
unbelievable
uncommon
uncontrollable
undoing
undulating
unexpected
unforeseen
unimaginable
unique
unlikely
unmanning
unnerving
unsettling
unstringing
unthinkable
unusual
unwonted
upsetting
vibrating
wabbling
wavering
waving
weirding out
wobbling
wonderful
wondrous
wrenching
wresting
wringing
yanking

Antonyms for jolting

assuring
buffering
charming
cheering
comforting
common
consoling
cushioning
customary
delighting
enticing
fluid
gratifying
help
mundane
normal
ordinary
pleasing
reassuring
rejoicing
smooth
solacing
soothing
tempting
tickling
typical
unexceptional
unremarkable
unsurprising
usual

Meanings of jolting

verb
1. To push or shake abruptly and roughly.
2. To knock sharply.
3. To shock (someone) into taking action or being alert.
4. To shock emotionally.
5. To shake; to move with a series of jerks.
noun
1. A movement or action that jolts.
adjective
1. Causing or characterized by sudden abrupt movements.
2. Inspiring shock; startling.
3. Unusually obscene or lewd.
4. Extremely bad.

Example Sentences

The jolting impact of the crash threw everyone forward in their seats.She felt a jolting sensation as the roller coaster plunged down the track.
The sudden jolting of the train woke him from his nap.
The movie's jolting twists and turns kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
His jolting news about the company's layoffs was a shock to everyone in the office.

On this page you'll find 241 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jolting, such as: affrighting, agitating, alarming, alaruming, amazing, appalling, assuring.

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