Striking

//ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ// adj, noun, verb

adj, noun, verb ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act by which something strikes or is struck.

    "We've observed plenty of strikings followed by lightings, so even if we should not say that the strikings cause the lightings, isn't it at least reasonable to predict, and to believe, that the next time we strike a match in similar conditions, it will be followed by a lighting?"

  2. 2
    the act of contacting one thing with another wordnet
  3. 3
    the physical coming together of two or more things wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of strike form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Making a strong impression.

    "He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie."

  2. 2
    On strike, taking part in industrial action. not-comparable

    "a striking employee"

Adjective
  1. 1
    having a quality that thrusts itself into attention wordnet
  2. 2
    sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
impressiveoutstandingabbreviationabridgmentacidagitating

Example

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"The contrast between the sky and the mountain is striking."

Related phrases

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