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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 16 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for jolting

  • amazing
  • appalling
  • horrifying
  • jerking
  • lurching
  • pulling
  • quivering
  • shaking
  • shocking
  • shuddering
  • startling
  • stunning
  • surprising
  • twitching
  • vibrating
  • yanking

Antonyms for jolting

  • charming
  • comforting
  • common
  • cushioning
  • customary
  • delighting
  • enticing
  • gratifying
  • mundane
  • normal
  • ordinary
  • pleasing
  • rejoicing
  • tickling
  • typical
  • 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 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jolting, such as: amazing, appalling, charming, comforting, common, cushioning, customary.

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