Jolting: meaning, definitions and examples
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jolting
[ ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ ]
sudden movement
To jolt means to push or shake something suddenly and violently. This can apply to physical movements or emotional responses, often resulting in surprise or discomfort.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The car jolted over the pothole.
- She felt her heart jolt when she saw the unexpected visitor.
- The sudden noise jolted him awake.
abrupt action
Jolting, when used as an adjective, describes something that causes a sudden shock or surprise. It can refer to an experience or event that makes one feel disoriented or unsteady.
Synonyms
shocking, stunning, surprising
Examples of usage
- The jolting experience left her breathless.
- His jolting words caught everyone off guard.
- The jolting noise startled the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "jolting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sacudindo
🇮🇳 झटका देने वाला
🇩🇪 ruckartig
🇮🇩 mengguncang
🇺🇦 трясти
🇵🇱 wstrząsający
🇯🇵 揺らす
🇫🇷 secouant
🇪🇸 sacudida
🇹🇷 sarsan
🇰🇷 흔드는
🇸🇦 يهز
🇨🇿 otřásající
🇸🇰 otrasajúci
🇨🇳 震动的
🇸🇮 pretresljiv
🇮🇸 skelfing
🇰🇿 сілкілетін
🇬🇪 შერყევა
🇦🇿 sarsıntılı
🇲🇽 sacudida
Word origin
The word 'jolt' originates from the Middle English term 'jolten,' which means to shake or to push. This, in turn, traces its roots to the Old Norse word 'jǫlt,' meaning to tumble or fall. The evolution of the word has consistently related to sudden movements and shocks. Over time, it has been adopted in various contexts in English, reflecting both physical and emotional jolts. The use of 'jolt' expanded into idiomatic expressions and found its way into everyday language as both a noun and verb. The adjective form, 'jolting,' further emphasizes the impact of such actions, becoming commonplace in literature and conversation to describe shock-inducing scenarios.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,512, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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