STRIKING Synonyms
There are 66 hypernyms of the word striking. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| arresting | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • commanding attention | ||||||
| bold | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||
adjective • fearless and daring noun • a typeface with thick heavy lines adjective satellite • clear and distinct • very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front | ||||||
| breathtaking | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • tending to cause suspension of regular breathing | ||||||
| conspicuous | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • obvious to the eye or mind adjective satellite • without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious | ||||||
| dramatic | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • suitable to or characteristic of drama • pertaining to or characteristic of drama • used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style adjective satellite • sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect | ||||||
| extraordinary | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; special adjective satellite • far more than usual or expected • (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials | ||||||
| eye-catching | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • seizing the attention | ||||||
| impressive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • making a strong or vivid impression adjective satellite • producing a strong effect | ||||||
| notable | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
noun • a celebrity who is an inspiration to others adjective satellite • widely known and esteemed • worthy of attention | ||||||
| noticeable | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • capable or worthy of being noticed adjective satellite • capable of being detected | ||||||
| outstanding | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • distinguished from others in excellence • having a quality that thrusts itself into attention • owed as a debt • of major significance or importance | ||||||
| remarkable | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • unusual or striking • worthy of attention | ||||||
| hit | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (baseball) when a batter strikes a picthed ball into fair territory and arrives safely on base (without an error or a fielder's choice being made by the defense) • the act of contacting one thing with another • a conspicuous success • (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together • a dose of a narcotic drug • a murder carried out by an underworld syndicate • a connection made via the internet to another website verb • cause to move by striking • hit against; come into sudden contact with • deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument • reach a destination, either real or abstract • affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely • hit with a missile from a weapon • encounter by chance • cause to experience suddenly • make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target • kill intentionally and with premeditation • drive something violently into a location • reach a point in time, or a certain state or level • produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments • hit the intended target or goal • pay unsolicited and usually unwanted sexual attention to | ||||||
| come to | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to experience suddenly • be relevant to • attain • return to consciousness | ||||||
| affect | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion verb • have an effect upon • act physically on; have an effect upon • connect closely and often incriminatingly • make believe with the intent to deceive • have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | ||||||
| assume | verbv | |||||
verb • take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof • take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities • take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect • take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person • occupy or take on • seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession • make a pretence of • take up someone's soul into heaven • put clothing on one's body | ||||||
| attain | verbv | |||||
verb • to gain with effort • reach a point in time, or a certain state or level • find unexpectedly • reach a destination, either real or abstract | ||||||
| coin | nounn | |||||
noun • a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money verb • make up • form by stamping, punching, or printing | ||||||
| discover | verbv | |||||
verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes • get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally • make a discovery, make a new finding • find unexpectedly • make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret • see for the first time; make a discovery • identify as in botany or biology, for example | ||||||
| excise | verbv | |||||
noun • a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate) verb • remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line • levy an excise tax on • remove by cutting | ||||||
