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striking

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking means: Very noticeable because of an unusual or impressive appearance or quality.

adjective

VERY NOTICEABLEB2

Very noticeable because of an unusual or impressive appearance or quality.

  • She wore a striking red coat.
  • There is a striking resemblance between the sisters.
  • The results revealed some striking differences.

Similar words: noticeable, remarkable, impressive

Opposites: unremarkable

Common phrases: striking contrast, striking resemblance, striking appearance, striking beauty

REFUSING WORKB2

Refusing to work as part of a group demanding better pay or working conditions.

  • The striking workers stood outside.
  • Managers met the striking employees yesterday.
  • Striking nurses demanded safer working conditions.

Common phrases: striking workers, striking employees, striking miners

Questions about striking

What does striking mean?

Very noticeable because of an unusual or impressive appearance or quality.

What is striking in other languages?

Türkçe: çarpıcı · Español: llamativo · Français: frappant · Deutsch: auffallend · Italiano: sorprendente · 日本語: 印象的な

How do you pronounce striking?

It is pronounced /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/.

How do you use striking in a sentence?

She wore a striking red coat. There is a striking resemblance between the sisters.

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