Meaning of startlingly

1. The sudden burst of lightning was startlingly bright in the dark sky.
2. The sound of the alarm clock was startlingly loud, jolting me awake.
3. His eyes were startlingly blue against his dark skin.
4. The price of the new iPhone was startlingly high, much more than I had expected.
5. The teacher's anger was startlingly intense, causing the students to fall silent.
6. The contrast between the two paintings was startlingly stark.
7. The speed at which the car came to a stop was startlingly quick.
8. The actress's performance was startlingly emotional, bringing tears to the audience's eyes.
9. The news of the plane crash was startlingly tragic, leaving the entire community in shock.
10. The sudden appearance of the ghost was startlingly eerie, sending chills down my spine.