Meaning of striking | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Making a strong impression.
2. striking (colour or smell)
3. On strike, taking part in industrial action.
   not-comparable
4. sky-high
5. past participle of subir

Equivalents

Examples

“He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie.”

“This new-comer was a man who in any company would have seemed striking. In complexion fair, and with blue or gray eyes, he was tall as any Viking, as broad in the shoulder.”

“This worrisome tendency was on display in recent weeks as Israelis reacted with striking vehemence to remarks by UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, and US ambassador to Israel, Daniel Shapiro.”

“a striking employee”

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