Definitions

striking

[strahy-king] / ˈstraɪ kɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

extraordinary; beautiful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arresting astonishing bizarre compelling conspicuous dazzling eye-catching fascinating handsome impressive marked memorable noteworthy noticeable outstanding powerful remarkable salient singular startling stunning surprising telling unusual wonderful wondrous

STRONG

charming commanding confounding distinguished dynamite electrifying signal staggering

WEAK

arrestive attractive cogent drop-dead forceful forcible jazzy lofty out of the ordinary prominent showy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad boring common homely inconsequential inconspicuous ineffective insignificant normal obscure ordinary poor regular ugly unimportant unimpressive unnoticeable unremarkable usual weak

WEAK

horrifying

Example Sentences

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Jon Rahm will be eligible for next year's Ryder Cup in Ireland after striking a deal to continue playing on the DP World Tour and end a "stand-off."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Reports of Iranian missiles striking a U.S. warship cause U.S. stock futures to fall and oil prices to surge.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

There was a really striking moment between Justice Jackson and Solicitor General John Sauer, where he essentially said, None of those statements that you just quoted actually mention race.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Situations such as a Waymo failing to stop for a school bus in Atlanta or striking a child in Santa Monica highlighted how law enforcement officers couldn’t carry out traditional traffic enforcement with driverless cars.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

On the wall of the sitting room is a striking portrait, a thin woman with perfect posture and laughing eyes.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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