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   Strik·ing

   /ˈstrīkiNG/

   

   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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   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. striking. / ˈstraɪkɪŋ /.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTRIKING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. adjective. Something that is striking is very noticeable or unusual . The most striking feature of those statistics is the high proportion of suicides. He bears a striking resemblance to Lenin. ...her striking good looks. Synonyms: distinct, noticeable, conspicuous, clear More Synonyms of striking. strikingly adverb [usually ADVERB adjective]

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstriking adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ interesting and unusual enough to attract attention synonym marked. a striking feature. She bears a striking resemblance to her older sister. In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. The similarities between the two cases are striking. Language Bank surprising. Extra Examples.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › strikingStriking - definition of striking by The Free Dictionary

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   1. attracting attention; fine; impressive: a striking beauty. 2. conspicuous; noticeable: a striking difference. ˈstrikingly adv. ˈstrikingness n. Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014. strik•ing. (ˈstraɪ kɪŋ) adj.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySTRIKING definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Apr 23, 2024 · 1. adjective. Something that is striking is very noticeable or unusual. The most striking feature of those statistics is the high proportion of suicides. He bears a striking resemblance to Lenin. Synonyms: distinct, noticeable, conspicuous, clear More Synonyms of striking. strikingly adverb.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › strikingstriking | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of striking – Learner’s Dictionary. striking. adjective. uk / ˈstraɪkɪŋ / us. striking adjective (NOTICEABLE) B2. easily noticed: There's a striking resemblance between them. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › strikingStriking Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Very noticeable or impressive; specif., very attractive in appearance. A striking blonde. Webster's New World. Of that which makes a strong impression. He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie. Wiktionary. Synonyms: spectacular. dramatic. salient. prominent. outstanding. showy. powerful. percussive. eminent. compelling. surprising. stunning