Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
A ~ change or event happens suddenly and is very noticeable and surprising.
A fifth year of drought is expected to have ~ effects on the California economy...
= striking
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ally
At speeds above 50mph, serious injuries ~ally increase.
ADV: usu ADV with v, also ADV adj
2.
A ~ action, event, or situation is exciting and impressive.
He witnessed many ~ escapes as people jumped from as high as the fourth floor...
ADJ
~ally
He tipped his head to one side and sighed ~ally.
ADV: usu ADV with v, also ADV adj
3.
You use ~ to describe things connected with or relating to the theatre, drama, or plays.
...a ~ arts major in college...
ADJ: ADJ n