Meaning & use

striking

adjective·Academic

Very noticeable, impressive, or attractive in a way that immediately attracts attention.

See it in a sentence

The bride wore a striking red dress that stood out in every photo.

There is a striking resemblance between the two brothers, despite the age gap.

A note on using this word

Striking usually implies a strong, immediate visual or emotional impact, stronger than simply 'noticeable.'

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Another way to use it

2. adjective

Refusing to work as an organized protest against an employer.

Striking workers gathered outside the factory gates carrying handmade signs.

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