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
6- playful
when attracting visual attention is the main effect
not when Eye-catching can describe something garish or alarming.
- everyday
when strong contrast, scale, or change creates the effect
not when Drama can feel theatrical and need not be attractive.
- warm
when beauty or impact briefly overwhelms the viewer
not when Stunning is stronger and centers a personal reaction.
- professional
when recognizable difference matters more than beauty
not when Distinctive features can be neutral or undesirable.
- formal
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
- wiktionary, English adjective, attracting attention by unusual quality sense opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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