Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jolting
verb/adjective
/ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/
Definition
A sudden or sharp movement or shock.
Examples
- The jolting ride on the old bus made everyone hold on tightly.
- He felt a jolting sensation when the train came to an abrupt stop.
- The movie had several jolting moments that surprised the audience.
Meaning
To move or cause to move with a sudden, sharp motion.
Synonyms
- shocking
- startling
- jarring
- stopping
