Sentence examples for gently startled from inspiring English sources

And Mr. Kander's music progresses in each of the show's three chapters from wide-eyed wonder to gently startled fear to something like sleepy-eyed acceptance.

Make sure to do this slowly and gently so your baby doesn't get too startled or overwhelmed.

Rather than pounce on its prey — typically shrimp — it stalks and gently taps it to startle it, hoping it will dart into its arms.

Hepburn startled.

The noise startled us.

"Oh," she said, startled.

Then something startled me.

Horses are easily startled.

The medic was startled.

He seemed startled.

Canada was startled.