strik ‧ ing /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ strike , ↑ striker ; verb : ↑ strike ; adverb : ↑ strikingly ; adjective : ↑ striking ]
1 . unusual or interesting enough to be easily noticed
striking contrast/similarity/parallel etc
a striking contrast between wealth and poverty
2 . attractive in an unusual way that is easy to notice:
a dark man with striking features
3 . [only before noun] not working because of being on ↑ strike :
striking auto workers
⇨ be within striking distance at ↑ strike 1 (17)