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shocking

shock·ing [ shóking ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. distressing: emotionally distressing or horrifying

2. outrageous: provoking a deeply offended or outraged response

3. very bad: very bad or unpleasant ( informal )



adjective,

adverb 
Definition:
 
very bright: very bright or glaring in shade of color

[Early 18th century. <shock1]

shock·ing·ly adverb
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