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Joltingly
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johltinglee
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Simple meaning
What does Joltingly mean?
Joltingly means in a sudden or shaking way.
Dictionary definition
In a sudden, shaking, or surprising way.
Example sentences
Joltingly in a sentence
easy
The bus stopped joltingly.
medium
The news arrived joltingly after a quiet morning.
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The scene changed joltingly from calm music to loud footsteps.
Synonyms
Words like Joltingly
suddenlyUse for happening quickly and unexpectedly.
shakilyUse for happening with shaking or uneven movement.
Antonyms
Opposite words
smoothlyUse for happening evenly or without bumps.
gentlyUse for happening softly or mildly.
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Practice 1
What does joltingly mean?
Joltingly means in a sudden or shaking way.
Practice 2
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The correct sentence uses joltingly in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to joltingly?
Suddenly is close in meaning to joltingly in this context.
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