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Striking

adj.joyful, energeticwarm

What it means

Immediately noticeable because of unusual beauty, force, or distinctiveness.

Reach for it when praising visual, verbal, or conceptual impact without assuming all attention is positive

A striking band of blue tile marks the entrance from across the square.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    eye-catching

    when attracting visual attention is the main effect

    not when Eye-catching can describe something garish or alarming.

  • everyday

    dramatic

    when strong contrast, scale, or change creates the effect

    not when Drama can feel theatrical and need not be attractive.

  • warm

    stunning

    when beauty or impact briefly overwhelms the viewer

    not when Stunning is stronger and centers a personal reaction.

  • professional

    distinctive

    when recognizable difference matters more than beauty

    not when Distinctive features can be neutral or undesirable.

  • formal

    remarkable

    when the quality deserves thought or comment

    not when Remarkable is broader and can emerge only after close examination.

  • literary

    arresting

    when attention stops abruptly in elevated prose

    not when Arresting may suit disturbing imagery as readily as praise.

Said against

3
  • ordinary
  • unremarkable
  • inconspicuous

It naturally appears in

3
  • striking contrast

    The striking contrast helps readers distinguish warning from guidance.

  • striking feature

    A curved timber roof is the hall's most striking feature.

  • visually striking

    The poster is visually striking without sacrificing legibility.

Where this comes from

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.