striking

[strahy-king]

adjective

1. attractive; impressive.

   a scene of striking beauty.

   Synonyms: outstanding, noteworthy, remarkable

2. noticeable; conspicuous.

   a striking lack of enthusiasm.

3. being on strike, as workers.

4. 1. capable of attacking an enemy, especially by air.

      striking power.

   2. within the extent of space through which it is possible to attack a target effectively.

      striking distance.

striking

/ ˈstraɪkɪŋ /

adjective

1. attracting attention; fine; impressive

   a striking beauty

2. conspicuous; noticeable

   a striking difference

Other Word Forms

• strikingly adverb
• strikingness noun
• nonstriking adjective
• unstriking adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of striking¹

First recorded in 1605–15; strike + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Yet, striking a balance between educating the public about real risks - of using untreated freshwater - and avoiding fear that could disrupt daily life is challenging.

From BBC

But it was also striking that he left with the serenity of someone who has made peace with the passage of time.

From Los Angeles Times

And while I’m not going to say they’re the same movie — the Crawleys are never literally attacked by a possessed mirror, for example — the similarities are surprisingly striking.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a striking pause after a long, successful career as a portrait artist.

From Los Angeles Times

As the game ticks towards its conclusion, Liverpool are now inside opponents' heads, striking fear that a late goal is coming.

From BBC

Related Words

• arresting 
• astonishing 
• bizarre 
• compelling 
• conspicuous 
• dazzling 
• eye-catching 
• fascinating 
• handsome 
• impressive 
• marked 
• memorable 
• noteworthy 
• noticeable 
• outstanding 
• powerful 
• remarkable 
• salient 
• singular 
• startling