jolting

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒoʊltɪŋ/

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Adjective

jolting (comparative more jolting, superlative most jolting)

1. Causing or characterized by sudden abrupt movements.
2. Synonym of shocking

Derived terms

• joltingly

Verb

jolting

1. present participle of jolt

Noun

jolting (plural joltings)

1. A movement or action that jolts.
   • (Can we date this quote?), Herman Melville, Pierre

     […] the inmates of the coach, by numerous hard, painful joltings, and ponderous, dragging trundlings, are suddenly made sensible of some great change in the character of the road.