English Reference
Adverb

strikingly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈstɹaɪkɪŋɫi/ UK /stɹˈaɪkɪŋli/ strik·ing·ly

adv.in a way that is very easy to notice because it is unusual or impressive. You use it when you want to highlight a big difference or a beautiful feature.

adv.in a manner that attracts attention or is extremely noticeable due to being unusual, impressive, or distinct.


SIMPLE

The two sisters look strikingly similar.

CONTEXTUAL

The new skyscraper is strikingly different from the older brick buildings surrounding it in the city center.

COMPLEX

The report highlights a strikingly high correlation between early childhood education and long-term career success across diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Usage

Typically used to modify adjectives or verbs to emphasize a high degree of a particular quality.

Usage strikingly different · strikingly similar

She then told a story about a strikingly handsome man and a stunning woman who walked into a riverside bar in some village one night.

Aeon· 20 Aug 2026

Strikingly, genetic evidence shows that each of these crucial developments occurred only once in the history of life on Earth.

The Guardian· 11 Aug 2026

From striking + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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