Jolts Meaning in English
word · lemma: jolt
ˈdʒoʊɫts
JOHLTS
dʒˈəʊlts
JOHLTS
Definition
Sudden, strong movements or shocks, often causing a brief surprise or change. 'Jolts' can also mean moments of sudden emotion or energy.
Usage & Nuances
'Jolts' can be literal (physical movement, like in a car) or figurative (emotional shock, energy). Common with 'of energy', 'of anxiety', 'jolts awake', or 'jolts of pain'. More formal/neutral. Not slang.
Spanish: sacudidasPortuguese (BR): solavancos - choquesPortuguese (PT): solavancos - choquesChinese (Simplified): 震动 - 冲击Chinese (Traditional): 震動 - 衝擊Hindi: धक्केArabic: اهتزازات - صدماتBengali: ঝাঁকুনি - ধাক্কাRussian: толчки - встряскиJapanese: 衝撃 - 揺れVietnamese: cú sốc - cú giậtKorean: 충격 - 흔들림Turkish: sarsıntı - ani şokUrdu: جھٹکے - جھٹکیاںIndonesian: kejutan - sentakan
Example Sentences
The bus hit a bump and gave us several jolts.
basic
She felt jolts of pain in her leg after the fall.
basic
There were sudden jolts when the train started moving.
basic
Her words sent jolts of excitement through the crowd.
natural
He woke up with jolts of anxiety before his big presentation.
natural
Small jolts of caffeine helped him stay awake all night.
natural