Added 9 October 2026 jolting /ˈd͡ʒəʊltɪŋ/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about jolting at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements. a rough ride Related Words: bumpyjouncingroughunsmoothbouncingjarringmovingicticsuddenelectrifyingexplosiveshock Back to today's word