Strikingly
'straɪkɪŋlɪ
Definitions
In a manner that is noticeable, impressive, or attracting attention.
'straɪkɪŋlɪ
In a way that is noticeable or impressive.
Her intelligence was strikingly apparent during the debate.
💡 Simply: When something is strikingly something, it really grabs your attention! Imagine a bright red car that just *strikes* you as amazing. It's a way of saying something is super noticeable or impressive.
👶 For kids: It means something is very, very cool and gets your attention! Like when someone is wearing a super sparkly shirt.
More Examples
The contrast between the old and new buildings was strikingly noticeable.
The results of the experiment were strikingly consistent.
How It's Used
"The painting was strikingly beautiful."
"The artist's use of color was strikingly original."
"The company's sales figures increased strikingly this quarter."
From the adjective 'striking' (related to 'strike') + '-ly' (forming adverbs). 'Strike' comes from Old English 'strīcan', meaning 'to rub, stroke, or move quickly'.
The adverb 'strikingly' has been used since the late 18th century, reflecting the impact-focused sense of the root verb 'strike'. It initially described something literally hitting or impacting something. Over time, the meaning evolved to include metaphorical applications of impact or influence.
Memory tip
Think of something so eye-catching it's like a visual *strike*.