Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Shocking.
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US
Shocking - as an adjective satellite
Glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
Example: "Lurid details of the accident"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lurid6Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
Example: "Scandalous behavior"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disgraceful18scandalous13shameful16Shocking - as a verb
To cause to be emotionally shocked, to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.
Example: "The disaster shocked the world."
To give an electric shock to.
To meet with a shock; to collide in a violent encounter.
To collect, or make up, into a shock or shocks; to stook.
Example: "To shock rye"
Shocking - as a noun
The application of an electric shock.
Shocking - as an adjective
Inspiring shock; startling.
Unusually obscene or lewd.
Extremely bad.
Example: "What a shocking calamity!"
Example Sentences
"The news of the accident was shocking to everyone."
"The movie had a shocking twist at the end."
"The photographs from the crime scene were truly shocking."
"The revelation of the scandal was quite shocking."
"The shocking truth about their past finally came out."
Word Game Points
Is SHOCKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shocking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHOCKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is SHOCKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shocking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHOCKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is SHOCKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shocking is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHOCKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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