Synonyms

strikingly

American

[strahy-king-lee] / ˈstraɪ kɪŋ li /

adverb

in a way that is impressive, noticeable, or conspicuous.

What I recall most is how the northern and southern facades, identical in construction, look strikingly different in the half light before dawn.
The unknown actors playing the lead roles are strikingly photogenic and elegant against the film’s background of social unrest and urban blight.

Etymology

Origin of strikingly

striking ( def. ) + -ly

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strikingly

This shared evolutionary history produced strikingly different animals.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026

But the unexpected, undeniable centerpiece is their backyard’s strikingly lush, drought-tolerant native lawn that invites people and pets alike to unwind.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

A fundamental flaw leaves LLMs strikingly vulnerable to attack.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

It especially abounds in strikingly varied and ingenious pieces of furniture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

In short, the variable outcomes of the Austronesian expansion strikingly illustrate the role of food production in human population movements.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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strikingly

adverb

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Origin of strikingly

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