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   Strik·ing

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   adjective

   • 1. attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent: "the murder bore a striking similarity to an earlier shooting" Similar noticeableobviousconspicuousevidentsalientvisibledistinctprominentmarkedclear-cutnotablemanifestunmistakabledistinctivestrongrareuncommonout of the ordinarysignificantremarkableextraordinaryincredibleamazingastoundingastonishingsurprisingstaggeringphenomenalOpposite inconspicuousunremarkable
   • ▪ dramatically good-looking or beautiful: "she is naturally striking" Similar impressiveimposinggrandsplendidmagnificentspectacularbreathtakingsuperbmarvelouswonderfuloutstandingdazzlingstunningamazingstaggeringsensationaldramaticawesomeawe-inspiringeye-catchingpicturesqueinformal:greatfabulousfabamazeballssmashingarchaic:splendentstunningattractivegood-lookingbeautifulglamorousgorgeousprepossessingcomelycaptivatingenchantingarrestingravishingalluringhandsomeprettybonnyinformal:drop-dead gorgeousfabulousfabout of this worldknockoutsmashingOpposite ordinaryunimpressiveunattractiveunremarkable
   • 2. (of an employee) on strike: "striking mine workers"

   noun

   • 1. the action of striking: "substantial damage was caused by the striking of a submerged object"

   Derivatives

   • 1. strikingness noun

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   What is the meaning of striking?

   • 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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   What is the difference between conspicuous and striking?

   • conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind. salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it. striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision. The poverty of the city is striking.

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   What is the definition of striking in a criminal case?

   • Striking is defined as directly applying force by punching or kicking, or by otherwise hitting using any part of the body, with or without the use of a dangerous or offensive weapon or instrument. The defence of accident under section 23 (1) (b) cannot be raised in reply to this charge.

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   What is a striking person?

   • Most strikingly, the amount consumers spent in the shops grew quickly. Someone who is striking is very attractive, in a noticeable way. She was a striking woman with long blonde hair. 3. See also strike Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Striking means attracting attention or notice through unusual or conspicuous qualities. It can also mean remarkable, impressive, or commanding. See synonyms, examples, history, and related phrases of striking.

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   Striking means very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention, or more attractive than usual. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, and examples from different contexts.

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   Striking means attractive, impressive, noticeable, or capable of attacking. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words on Dictionary.com.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective striking, which can describe something interesting, unusual, attractive or surprising. See examples, synonyms and related words in the Oxford dictionary.

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   3 days ago · Learn the meaning of 'striking' as an adjective to describe something or someone very noticeable, unusual, or attractive. See synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and usage in different contexts.

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   Definitions of striking. adjective. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention. “a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center”. “a striking resemblance between parent and child”. synonyms: outstanding, prominent, salient, spectacular. conspicuous. obvious to the eye or mind.

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    Striking means easily noticed or very attractive. Learn how to use this adjective with different meanings and translations in various languages.