Meaning of shocking in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   shocking

   Definitions

   1. glaringly vivid and graphic

   Examples

   • « marked by sensationalism »
   • « lurid details of the accident »

   Synonyms

   • sensational
2. 2. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

   Examples

   • « scandalous behavior »
   • « the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt- Thackeray »
   • « the most shocking book of its time »

   Synonyms

   • immoral