striking

adjective
UK: /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
US: /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

  1. Easily noticeable; attracting attention.

    1. She has striking blue eyes that you notice immediately.
    2. The striking contrast between the old and new buildings is remarkable.

  2. Impressive or remarkable.

    1. The painting was a striking example of modern art.
    2. There has been a striking increase in sales this quarter, which is very good.

Synonyms

arresting remarkable outstanding impressive noticeable
striking verb

  1. Present participle of strike.

    1. The workers are striking for better pay and benefits right now.
    2. Seeing the poverty in the city, it was striking how many people struggled.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "striking" in English means: Easily noticeable; attracting attention., Impressive or remarkable..

The phonetic transcription of "striking" is /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "striking": arresting, remarkable, outstanding, impressive, noticeable.

Example usage of "striking": "She has striking blue eyes that you notice immediately.". More examples on the page.