Definition of Shocking

1. Adjective. Glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism. "Lurid details of the accident"

Exact synonyms: Lurid
Similar to: Sensational
Derivative terms: Luridness, Luridness

2. Adjective. Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation. "The most shocking book of its time"
Exact synonyms: Disgraceful, Scandalous, Shameful
Similar to: Immoral
Derivative terms: Scandal, Scandalousness, Shamefulness

Definition of Shocking

1. a. Causing to shake or tremble, as by a blow; especially, causing to recoil with horror or disgust; extremely offensive or disgusting.

Definition of Shocking

1. Adjective. Inspiring shock; startling ¹

2. Adjective. Unusually obscene or lewd ¹

3. Adjective. (colloquial) Extremely bad ¹

4. Verb. (present participle of shock) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Shocking

1. shock [v] - See also: shock

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shocking

shock sites
shock therapies
shock therapy
shock treatment
shock troop
shock troops
shock tube
shock wave
shock wave lithotripsy
shock waves
shockability
shockable
shocked
shocker
shockers
shocking (current term)
shocking dose
shocking pink
shockingly
shockingness
shocklike
shockproof
shockproofed
shockproofing
shockproofs
shocks
shockt
shockumentaries
shockumentary
shockvertising

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