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View synonyms for striking

striking

[ strahy-king ]

adjective

  1. a scene of striking beauty.

    Synonyms: outstanding, noteworthy, remarkable

  2. a striking lack of enthusiasm.

  3. being on strike, as workers.
    1. capable of attacking an enemy, especially by air:

      striking power.

    2. within the extent of space through which it is possible to attack a target effectively:

      striking distance.



striking

/ ˈstraɪkɪŋ /

adjective

  1. attracting attention; fine; impressive

    a striking beauty

  2. conspicuous; noticeable

    a striking difference



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Derived Forms

  • ˈstrikingly, adverb
  • ˈstrikingness, noun

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Other Words From

  • strik·ing·ly adverb
  • strik·ing·ness noun
  • non·strik·ing adjective
  • un·strik·ing adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of striking1

First recorded in 1605–15; strike + -ing 2

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