adverb
- in a manner characterized by sudden, abrupt movements or shocks; with jolts
Examples
- The car stopped joltingly when the driver hit the brakes hard.
- The train moved joltingly along the old, uneven tracks.
- She woke joltingly from a nightmare, her heart pounding.
- The bus lurched joltingly around the corner, throwing passengers off balance.
- The old elevator rose joltingly, making everyone nervous.
- He spoke joltingly, pausing awkwardly between sentences.