— strikingly , adv. — strikingness , n.
/struy"king/ , adj.
1. attractive; impressive: a scene of striking beauty.
2. noticeable; conspicuous: a striking lack of enthusiasm.
3. being on strike, as workers.
4. -
a. capable of attacking an enemy, esp. by air: striking power.
b. within the extent of space through which it is possible to attack a target effectively: striking distance.
[ 1605-15; STRIKE + -ING 2 ]
Syn. 1. remarkable, noteworthy.