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   striking

   /ˈstrʌɪkɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent: "the murder bore a striking similarity to an earlier shooting" Similar noticeableobviousconspicuousevidentsalientvisibledistinctprominentmarkedclear-cutnotablemanifestunmistakabledistinctivestrongrareuncommonout of the ordinarysignificantremarkableextraordinaryincredibleamazingastoundingastonishingsurprisingstaggeringphenomenalOpposite inconspicuousunremarkable
   • ▪ dramatically good-looking or beautiful: "she is naturally striking" Similar impressiveimposinggrandsplendidmagnificentspectacularbreathtakingsuperbmarvellouswonderfuloutstandingdazzlingstunningamazingstaggeringsensationaldramaticawesomeawe-inspiringeye-catchingpicturesqueinformal:greatfabulousfabamazeballssmashingarchaic:splendentstunningattractivegood-lookingbeautifulglamorousgorgeousprepossessingcomelycaptivatingenchantingarrestingravishingalluringhandsomeprettybonnyinformal:drop-dead gorgeousfabulousfabout of this worldknockoutsmashingOpposite ordinaryunimpressiveunattractiveunremarkable
   • 2. (of an employee) on strike: "striking mineworkers"

   noun

   • 1. the action of striking: "substantial damage was caused by the striking of a submerged object"

   Derivatives

   • 1. strikingness noun

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   What is the meaning of striking?

   • Familiarity information: STRIKING used as a noun is rare. • STRIKING (adjective) The adjective STRIKING has 2 senses: 1. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect. 2. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention. Familiarity information: STRIKING used as an adjective is rare.

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   What is the difference between conspicuous and striking?

   • conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind. salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it. striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision. The poverty of the city is striking.

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   What is the meaning of strike?

   • Strike means stoppage of work. It is a collective stoppage of work by a body of workmen with a view to bring pressure on employer to get their demands fulfilled. It is a weapon in the hands of workers. A mere absence of workers from the work place is not a strike.

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   What is the definition of striking in a criminal case?

   • Striking is defined as directly applying force by punching or kicking, or by otherwise hitting using any part of the body, with or without the use of a dangerous or offensive weapon or instrument. The defence of accident under section 23 (1) (b) cannot be raised in reply to this charge.

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   Learn the meaning of striking as an adjective that describes something attracting attention or notice through unusual or conspicuous qualities. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of striking.

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   noticeable; conspicuous: a striking lack of enthusiasm. being on strike, as workers. capable of attacking an enemy, especially by air: striking power. within the extent of space through which it is possible to attack a target effectively: striking distance. striking. / ˈstraɪkɪŋ /.

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   Something striking grabs your attention because it’s vivid and surprising. Many twins have a striking resemblance. People in red satin evening gowns, the pyramids in Egypt, and platform heels with fish in them are also striking.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective striking, which can describe something interesting, unusual, attractive or surprising. See synonyms, pronunciation, pictures and example sentences from Oxford University Press.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of the adjective 'striking', which can describe something or someone that is very noticeable, attractive or impressive. See examples, collocations and related words for 'striking'.

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   Striking means attracting attention, impressive, or noticeable. It can also mean hitting, attacking, or stopping work as a protest. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples of striking.