striking

[strahy-king]

adjective

1. attractive; impressive.

   a scene of striking beauty.

   Synonyms: outstanding, noteworthy, remarkable

2. noticeable; conspicuous.

   a striking lack of enthusiasm.

3. being on strike, as workers.

4. 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

Other Word Forms

• strikingly adverb
• strikingness noun
• nonstriking adjective
• unstriking adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of striking¹

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

Example Sentences

As it passes through Earth's shadow, it will take on a deep red hue, creating a striking "Blood Moon".

From BBC

The look became the unofficial uniform of the wealthy avant-garde, in a striking contrast with the fitted English tailoring that had dominated menswear for a century.

From Los Angeles Times

However, Pages swung at what would have been ball four on four more occasions in that battle, before ultimately striking out again.

From Los Angeles Times

The striking building has a curved three-sided shape, with a high, jagged exterior glass front and roof.

From BBC

It also wants a judge to declare Fox’s conduct unlawful under the Sherman Act and Florida’s anti-competition laws and prevent Fox from striking exclusionary contracts.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arresting 
• astonishing 
• bizarre 
• compelling 
• conspicuous 
• dazzling 
• eye-catching 
• fascinating 
• handsome 
• impressive 
• marked 
• memorable 
• noteworthy 
• noticeable 
• outstanding 
• powerful 
• remarkable 
• salient 
• singular 
• startling