striking
Pronunciation: [ˈstraɪkɪŋ]
Word
Context: "appearance"
(adjective) when something is very noticeable or unusual. If you see something that attracts a lot of attention because it looks special or interesting, it is striking.
Example
The painting had a striking design that everyone admired.
Example
The new building was not striking; it blended in with all the others.
Example
What do you think makes a performance striking?
Context: "action"
(verb) to hit or touch something with force. This can be when someone hits an object or makes a movement that makes an impact.
Example
He was striking the drums loudly during the concert.
Example
She didn't strike the ball hard enough to make it go far.
Example
Did you see how he struck the tennis ball?
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