Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: shocking
IPA transcription: [ʃ'ɑkɪŋ]
Pronunciations of shocking
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: lurid, shocking
    Meaning: glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism; "lurid details of the accident"
Usage examples
  • "What a shocking thing!
  • 'Because they were all such shocking cowards.'
  • I am afraid you must have had a shocking walk."
  • 'No; their grub is something shocking, and they live like cattle!'
  • You are in a shocking hurry to be off--you forget one of my guests.
  • "Shocking!" said the youth, calmly, and turned quietly into the chateau.
  • "If the situation is as you describe it, it is shocking," said the President'.
  • Then she laughed; but the sound of it in the silent, brooding house was shocking.
  • "She is so fond of Mrs. Forster," said she, "it will be quite shocking to send her away!
  • I have never ceased to think how great your sufferings must have been in this shocking place.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Futurist cooking, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Zelda Fitzgerald, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Kandersteg International Scout Centre, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording SpongeBob SquarePants, License CC BY-SA 4.0