Strikingly Meaning in English

word

US

ˈstɹaɪkɪŋɫi

STRY-king-lee

UK

stɹˈaɪkɪŋli

stry-KING-lee

Definition

In a way that is very noticeable or impressive, often used to highlight strong differences or unique qualities.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in formal or descriptive contexts for emphasis. Often appears before adjectives ('strikingly beautiful') or with comparisons to highlight differences. Not commonly used in casual speech; do not confuse with 'surprisingly,' which implies unexpectedness.

• Spanish: de manera sorprendente - notablemente
• Portuguese (BR): de maneira impressionante - de forma notável
• Portuguese (PT): de forma impressionante - de maneira notável
• Chinese (Simplified): 引人注目地 - 显著地
• Chinese (Traditional): 引人注目地 - 顯著地
• Hindi: चौंकाने वाले ढंग से - बहुत ही ध्यान आकर्षित करते हुए
• Arabic: بشكل لافت للنظر - بشكل بارز
• Bengali: অত্যন্ত লক্ষণীয়ভাবে - দৃঢ়ভাবে চোখে পড়ে এমনভাবে
• Russian: поразительно - удивительно (неожиданно, сильное впечатление)
• Japanese: 際立って - ひときわ
• Vietnamese: một cách nổi bật - rõ rệt
• Korean: 눈에 띄게 - 두드러지게
• Turkish: çarpıcı şekilde - dikkat çekici biçimde
• Urdu: انتہائی نمایاں طور پر - حد درجہ قابل توجہ انداز میں
• Indonesian: sangat mencolok - secara mencolok

Example Sentences

The mountain was strikingly beautiful against the sunrise.

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His answer was strikingly different from hers.

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The two paintings are strikingly similar.

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She looked strikingly different after her haircut.

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The results were strikingly positive compared to last year.

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Her voice is strikingly similar to her mother's.

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