adjective

striking

STREYE-kihng

adjective

Very noticeable or impressive; making a strong visual or mental impression.

"She wore a striking red dress that turned heads at the party."

"The resemblance between the two brothers is striking."

Currently taking part in a labor strike.

"The striking nurses demanded better staffing levels."

How to Use Striking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEye-catching or impressive enough to grab your attention.

Common pairings

striking resemblance striking similarity striking image

more striking comparative, strikings plural, most striking superlative

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She wore a _____ red dress that turned heads at the party.

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