striking
13 points
English
8 letters
Common
Commonness #7,482
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the act of contacting one thing with another
adjective
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/stɹˈaɪkɪŋ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural strikings
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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