striking B2 Topic:Mind & Cognition US /ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/ See IPA manual Freq #7445 Meanings 1 adj Very noticeable because it is impressive or unusual. There is a striking resemblance between the two sisters. 2 adj Attractive in a way that draws attention. She looked quite striking in her bright red dress. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · very noticeable because it... arrestingprominent 2 adj · attractive in a way that... spectacular Word family Derived forms strikinglystrikingness Common collocations striking resemblance Adjective + noun Topics Mind & Cognition External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # striking **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/ **Frequency rank:** 7445 ## Meanings 1. Very noticeable because it is impressive or unusual. 2. Attractive in a way that draws attention. ## Examples - There is a striking resemblance between the two sisters. - She looked quite striking in her bright red dress. ## Derived Forms - strikingly - strikingness ## Topics - Mind & Cognition markdown