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strik·ing
 striking
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- pronunciation:
- straI
kIng
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
causing a strong impression; very noticeable or remarkable.
The wallpaper with its bright red flowers is quite striking.Her resemblance to her mother is striking.The child's talent was striking, and there was no doubt he would win the competition.- synonyms:
- impressive, notable, noticeable, remarkable
- antonyms:
- faint
- similar words:
- apparent, clear, distinct, dramatic, evident, exceptional, extraordinary, glaring, lively, obvious, prominent, showy
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| definition 2: |
beautiful or handsome in a unique way.
His wife is a striking woman whom no one ever fails to notice.- antonyms:
- ordinary
- similar words:
- attractive, stunning
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| related words: |
banner, colorful, fantastic, great, memorable, moving, notable, remarkable, shocking, superior, vivid |
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| derivations: |
strikingly (adv.), strikingness (n.) |
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