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Meaning of 'shocking' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Shocking [ a.]
- Causing to shake or tremble, as by a blow; especially, causing to recoil with horror or disgust; extremely offensive or disgusting.
2 . Shocking [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Shock

Meaning of 'shocking' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . shocking [ s]
Meaning (1):
- glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
Example in sentence:
  • lurid details of the accident
Meaning (2):
- giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
Example in sentence:
  • scandalous behavior;
  • the most shocking book of its time;
  • the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt

Nearby Words:

shoad shoading shoal shoaled shoaliness shoaling shoaly shoar shoat shock

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