striking
n. C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ// UK //stɹˈaɪkɪŋ// strik·ing
n. very easy to notice because it is unusual, beautiful, or surprising. You use it to describe something that grabs your attention immediately.
n. attracting attention or notice through being unusual, extreme, or prominent. Often used to describe physical features or a significant contrast between two things.
The contrast between the black and white walls is striking.
She has a striking resemblance to her grandmother, especially in the way she smiles.
The most striking feature of the new skyscraper is its glass facade, which reflects the surrounding historic buildings in a distorted, artistic pattern.
Usage
Typically used before a noun or after a linking verb like 'be' or 'look'.