striking
/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of strike; hitting or attacking someone or something.
- Lightning is striking the old oak tree in the field.
- The boxer is striking his opponent with powerful jabs.
- The workers are striking for better wages and conditions.
- Present participle of strike; coming suddenly to mind or having a strong effect on someone.
- The idea of starting a business is striking me as a good plan.
- The sadness in his voice is striking everyone in the room.
- It is striking me how much she has grown since last year.
noun
- The action of hitting something or someone, especially in a physical or military context.
- The army planned a series of strikings against enemy positions.
- The striking of the gong signaled the start of the ceremony.
- The clock's striking of midnight woke the neighbors.
adjective
- Attracting attention because of being unusual, noticeable, or impressive.
- She has striking blue eyes that everyone notices.
- There is a striking similarity between the two buildings.
- The painting makes a striking contrast with the white wall.
- (of a person or their appearance) very attractive in a noticeable way.
- The actress looked striking in her red dress on the red carpet.
- He was a striking man with a strong jaw and silver hair.
- Her striking features made her stand out in the crowd.
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