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   striking

   /ˈstrʌɪkɪŋ/

   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 impressiveimposinggrandsplendidmagnificentspectacularbreathtakingsuperbmarvellouswonderfuloutstandingdazzlingstunningamazingstaggeringsensationaldramaticawesomeawe-inspiringeye-catchingpicturesqueinformal:greatfabulousfabamazeballssmashingarchaic:splendentstunningattractivegood-lookingbeautifulglamorousgorgeousprepossessingcomelycaptivatingenchantingarrestingravishingalluringhandsomeprettybonnyinformal:drop-dead gorgeousfabulousfabout of this worldknockoutsmashingOpposite ordinaryunimpressiveunattractiveunremarkable
   • 2. (of an employee) on strike: "striking mineworkers"

   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 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 does striking mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! STRIKING definition: 1. very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention: 2. more attractive…. Learn more.

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   What is immediately striking?

   • What is immediately striking is how resourceful the children are. The painting is a striking example of nineteenth-century portraiture. very attractive, often in an unusual way synonym stunning She was undoubtedly a very striking young woman. That hat looks very striking. Definition of striking adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is the meaning of the adjective 'striking'?

   • The adjective 'striking' has two senses: 1. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect, 2. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention. Familiarity information: STRIKING used as a noun is rare.

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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 related words and phrases.

   • English (US)

     STRIKING meaning: 1. very unusual or easily noticed, and...

   • Znaczenie Striking, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     striking definicja: 1. very unusual or easily noticed, and...

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     STRIKING translate: 异乎寻常的，惊人的；引人注目的, 妩媚动人的;很有魅力的. Learn more...

   • Striking in Spanish

     STRIKING translate: llamativo, despampanante, impresionante...

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   Learn the meaning of striking as an adjective that describes something attracting attention or notice through unusual or conspicuous qualities. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of striking.

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

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   Something striking grabs your attention because it’s vivid and surprising. Many twins have a striking resemblance. People in red satin evening gowns, the pyramids in Egypt, and platform heels with fish in them are also striking.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of the adjective 'striking', which can describe something or someone that is very noticeable, attractive or impressive. See examples, idioms and translations of 'striking' in different languages.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective striking, which can describe something interesting, unusual, attractive or surprising. See synonyms, collocations and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   Striking means attracting attention, fine, or impressive. It can also mean to hit, knock, or give a blow to something or someone. See different dictionaries, translations, and examples of striking.