Striking Definition & Meaning
striking
- adjective
- sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation"
- having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child"
- noun
- the physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull"
- the act of contacting one thing with another; "repeated hitting raised a large bruise"; "after three misses she finally got a hit"
"Striking" in song lyrics
See how striking is used in real songs:
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"Level-level, forward selecting, striking"
Buddha Monk f/ Babyface Fensta — Done Dem -
"Militant as PANTHERS, they're resemblance was striking"
DJ Muggs vs. GZA — Queen's Gambit (NFL) -
"You to beatin me has the probability of lightning striking"
Illogic — Check it Out
Words that rhyme with striking
Usage tips for "striking"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "striking" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for striking to find words that pair well.