Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in bold in the following sentence.
In his youth Joyonto must have been startlingly handsome.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The most appropriate synonym of the word "startlingly" in the sentence "In his youth Joyonto must have been startlingly handsome" is amazingly.
- Enviously means "to feel or show envy." This does not fit the context of the sentence, as Joyonto is not being compared to anyone else.
- Lightly means "in a casual or unconcerned manner." This does not fit the context of the sentence, as the speaker is clearly impressed by Joyonto's handsomeness.
- Wrinkly means "having many wrinkles." This does not fit the context of the sentence, as the speaker is referring to Joyonto's youth.
- Amazingly means "in a way that causes great surprise or wonder." This fits the context of the sentence, as the speaker is clearly surprised and impressed by Joyonto's handsomeness.