striking

[ strahy-king ]

/ ˈstraɪ kɪŋ /

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adjective

attractive; impressive: a scene of striking beauty.

noticeable; conspicuous: a striking lack of enthusiasm.

being on strike, as workers.

capable of attacking an enemy, especially by air: striking power.
within the extent of space through which it is possible to attack a target effectively: striking distance.

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Origin of striking

First recorded in 1605–15; strike + -ing²

SYNONYMS FOR striking

1. remarkable, noteworthy.

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Related formsstrik·ing·ly, adverbstrik·ing·ness, nounnon·strik·ing, adjectiveun·strik·ing, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for strikingly

striking

/ (ˈstraɪkɪŋ) /

adjective

attracting attention; fine; impressivea striking beauty

conspicuous; noticeablea striking difference

Derived Formsstrikingly, adverbstrikingness, noun

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Word Origin and History for strikingly

striking

adj.

"producing a vivid impression," 1752, from strike (v.) in the sense of "to catch the fancy of" (1590s).

striking

adjective

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