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The bus stopped joltingly.
What does Joltingly mean?
Joltingly means in a sudden or shaking way.
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In a sudden, shaking, or surprising way.
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The news arrived joltingly after a quiet morning.
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The scene changed joltingly from calm music to loud footsteps.
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Joltingly means in a sudden or shaking way.
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WordJoltingly.
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MeaningJoltingly means in a sudden or shaking way.
ExampleExample: The bus stopped joltingly.
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- Syllables
- johl · ting · lee
- Strongest beat
- johl
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on johl.
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Synonyms
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suddenlyUse for happening quickly and unexpectedly.
shakilyUse for happening with shaking or uneven movement.
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smoothlyUse for happening evenly or without bumps.
gentlyUse for happening softly or mildly.
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