striking

CEFRB2

/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/

adjective · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Very noticeable or impressive.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    On strike, taking part in industrial action.

Examples

  • He is a man of striking individuality.

  • The contrast between the sky and the mountain is striking.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings
  1. present participle and gerund of strike

  2. Making a strong impression.

noun

Extra meaning
  1. The act by which something strikes or is struck.

More examples

In context
  • He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie.

  • a striking employee

  • This new-comer was a man who in any company would have seemed striking. In complexion fair, and with blue or gray eyes, he was tall as any Viking, as broad in the shoulder.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

She wore a blank red dress that caught everyone's attention.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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