strikingly

[US]/'straɪkɪŋli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a way that is eye-catching and attracts attention.

Phrases & Collocations

strikingly beautiful

strikingly similar

strikingly different

strikingly vivid

strikingly original

Example Sentences

The painting is strikingly beautiful.

She was strikingly tall.

The movie's special effects were strikingly realistic.

He has a strikingly similar appearance to his brother.

The new building stands out strikingly against the old architecture.

Her performance was strikingly emotional.

The contrast between the two colors is strikingly bold.

The dress was strikingly elegant.

His speech was strikingly powerful.

The music video is strikingly creative.

Real-world Examples

Most strikingly, ordinary people are increasingly involved in compiling, sharing, filtering, discussing and distributing news.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

Nearly 3,000 miles away,things look strikingly different.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2021 Collection

Most strikingly, he built an accompanying website complete with interactive maps.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

Quite strikingly, Socrates is not upset.

Source: Yale University Open Course: Death (Audio Version)

It was found that people with high IQs showed strikingly similar characteristics.

Source: Popular Science Essays

Young Britons have turned strikingly liberal, in a classical sense.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

For Donald Trump and Boris Johnson are strikingly similar figures.

Source: Christian Science Monitor (Article Edition)

Strikingly, many investors think the Fed will end up being more dovish.

Source: The Economist - Finance

Therapies based on his discovery proved to be strikingly effective in cancer treatment.

Source: CRI Online October 2018 Collection

The Loureir's sundew has distinctive leaves covered in strikingly colorful glandular hair.

Source: CGTN

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