striking
/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
strik · ing
ˈstraɪk · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. very noticeable or impressive
Significado en Español
llamativo, sorprendente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nổi bật, ấn tượng
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Example Sentence
She has striking blue eyes.
她有一双引人注目的蓝眼睛。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “striking”:
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A
ordinary
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B
unremarkable
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C
mundane
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D
remarkable
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D — remarkable.
“striking” means adj. very noticeable or impressive
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
There was a ______ resemblance between the young girl and her own mother.
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A
striking
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B
dull
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C
faint
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D
plain
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A — striking.
“striking” means adj. very noticeable or impressive
Common questions about “striking”
What does “striking” mean?
striking — adj. very noticeable or impressive. In Chinese: 显著的，惊人的.
How do you pronounce “striking”?
striking is pronounced /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: strik · ing.
How do you use “striking” in a sentence?
She has striking blue eyes. (她有一双引人注目的蓝眼睛。)
What are synonyms for “striking”?
impressive, remarkable, notable — all close in meaning to striking (adj. very noticeable or impressive).
Is “striking” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. striking appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
