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strikingly - 2 dictionary results

strik⋅ing

[strahy-king]
–adjective
1. attractive; impressive: a scene of striking beauty.
2. noticeable; conspicuous: a striking lack of enthusiasm.
3. being on strike, as workers.
4.
a. capable of attacking an enemy, esp. by air: striking power.
b. within the extent of space through which it is possible to attack a target effectively: striking distance.

Origin:
1605–15; strike + -ing 2


strik⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
strik⋅ing⋅ness, noun


1. remarkable, noteworthy.
strik·ing   (strī'kĭng)   
adj.  Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind. See Synonyms at noticeable.
strik'ing·ly adv., strik'ing·ness n.
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