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strik·ing
 striking
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- pronunciation:
- straI
kIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
causing a strong impression; very noticeable or remarkable.
The difference between them is striking.She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.The child's talent was striking, and there was no doubt he'd win the competition.- synonyms:
- conspicuous, impressive, notable, noticeable, remarkable
- antonyms:
- faint, unimpressive, unremarkable
- similar words:
- apparent, blatant, clear, distinct, dramatic, eminent, evident, exceptional, extraordinary, flagrant, glaring, lively, manifest, marked, obvious, outstanding, prominent, showy, unmistakable
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| definition 2: |
beautiful or handsome in a unique way.
He brought his wife--a striking woman in an elegant black dress.- antonyms:
- ordinary, unimpressive
- similar words:
- attractive, stunning
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| related words: |
awful, banner, colorful, fantastic, great, memorable, mighty, monumental, moving, notable, noteworthy, remarkable, salient, shocking, signal, singular, stately, superior, telling, vivid |
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| derivations: |
strikingly (adv.), strikingness (n.) |
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