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What is another word for Striking? – 152 Striking Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dramatic impressive notable remarkable extraordinary outstanding conspicuous eye-catching arresting stunning breathtaking awe-inspiring spectacular sensational striking memorable imposing grand majestic resplendent glorious brilliant dazzling shining glowing radiant beaming gleaming sparkling flashy showy attractive appealing captivating enchanting fascinating intriguing interesting engaging absorbing riveting compelling.

    Meaning of Striking

    The primary meaning of the word "striking" is attractive or impressive because of being unusual or interesting.

    Definitions

    • Attractive or impressive because of being unusual or interesting
    • Having a strong or sudden effect on the mind or feelings
    • Clearly and noticeably different from what is usual or expected

    Etymology of Striking

    The word "striking" comes from the verb "strike", which originated from Old French "striker", from Middle Dutch "strīken" or "strīcen", and ultimately from Proto-Germanic "strīkaniz", related to Proto-Indo-European "streig-".
    Historically, the word "striking" has been used since the 15th century to describe something that attracts attention or notice.

    Example Uses

    • The striking architecture of the building made it a popular tourist destination.
    • Her striking resemblance to her mother was uncanny.
    • The fireworks display ended with a striking finale that lit up the night sky.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unimpressive ordinary usual expected normal mundane dull uninteresting boring uninspiring unremarkable unnoticeable inconspicuous obscure bland mediocre forgettable unmemorable lackluster uninspiring unattractive repulsive unpleasant disagreeable.

    Related Nouns

    appearance impression image aspect feature characteristic quality attribute trait mark sign symbol indicator suggestion hint clue evidence phenomenon spectacle display exhibition show presentation performance production effect impact influence.

    Related Verbs

    impress attract fascinate captivate enthrall enchant intrigue interest engage absorb compel rivet dazzle shine glow radiate beam gleam sparkle flash show display exhibit present produce affect influence impact.

    Related Adjectives

    attractive impressive notable remarkable extraordinary outstanding conspicuous eye-catching arresting stunning breathtaking awe-inspiring spectacular sensational memorable imposing grand majestic resplendent glorious brilliant dazzling shining glowing radiant beaming gleaming sparkling flashy showy.