striking

/'straikiɳ/

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The word "striking" is an adjective that describes something that is very noticeable or impressive. It often refers to qualities, appearances, or actions that attract attention because they are unusual, beautiful, or dramatic.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "striking" before a noun to describe something that stands out.
• It is often used in both everyday conversation and more formal writing.

Example:

• "The sunset was striking, with vibrant colors of orange and pink filling the sky."
• "She has a striking resemblance to her mother."

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced contexts, "striking" can describe ideas or performances that are particularly impactful. For example, "The artist made a striking statement about social issues through her artwork."

Word Variants:

• Strike (verb): To hit or come into contact with something.
  • Example: "He struck the ball with great force."
• Strikingly (adverb): In a way that is very noticeable or remarkable.
  • Example: "She was strikingly beautiful."

Different Meanings:

1. Physical Contact: As a noun, "striking" can refer to the act of hitting or coming into contact with something.
   • Example: "The striking of the clock announced midnight."
2. Visual Impact: It can also refer to something that is sensational or thrilling in appearance.
   • Example: "The striking design of the building caught everyone's eye."

Synonyms:

• Notable
• Remarkable
• Impressive
• Eye-catching
• Dramatic
• Outstanding

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• While "striking" doesn't have specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to it, you might encounter expressions like "strike a chord," which means to resonate with someone or evoke a strong feeling.
• Phrasal Verb: "Strike out" can mean to fail or to take action, often used in sports or when attempting something new.
  • Example: "He struck out in his first attempt at public speaking."

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Adjective

1. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
   • an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
   • a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
   • salient traits
   • a spectacular rise in prices
   • a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
   • a striking resemblance between parent and child
2. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
   • a dramatic sunset
   • a dramatic pause
   • a spectacular display of northern lights
   • it was a spectacular play
   • his striking good looks always created a sensation

Noun

1. the act of contacting one thing with another
   • repeated hitting raised a large bruise
   • after three misses she finally got a hit
2. the physical coming together of two or more things
   • contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull

Synonyms

• outstanding
• prominent
• salient
• spectacular
• dramatic
• hit
• hitting
• contact
• impinging