Word
strikingly
Phoneticsstrik·ing·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋɫi/
UK/stɹˈaɪkɪŋli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
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.
Examples
“The two sisters look strikingly similar.”
“The new skyscraper is strikingly different from the older brick buildings surrounding it in the city center.”
“The report highlights a strikingly high correlation between early childhood education and long-term career success across diverse socio-economic backgrounds.”
Examples
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.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “strikingly” in context.
Adjective
01. strikingly different
“The two sisters have strikingly different personalities, despite being twins.”
adv + adj
02. strikingly similar
“The new model is strikingly similar to the previous version in terms of design.”
adv + adj
Usage
Typically used to modify adjectives or verbs to emphasize a high degree of a particular quality.
Real-World Examples
“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.” “Strikingly, genetic evidence shows that each of these crucial developments occurred only once in the history of life on Earth.” Etymology
From striking + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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