strikingly (스트라이-킹-리 (강세: 스트라이)) — In a way that attracts attention through being unusual, extreme, or prominent. Remarkably or impressively noticeable.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that attracts attention through being unusual, extreme, or prominent. Remarkably or impressively noticeable.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
Korean meaning: 현저하게, 눈에 띄게
Korean pronunciation: 스트라이-킹-리 (강세: 스트라이)
Example Sentences
- My professor is strikingly young-looking for someone who claims to have 30 years of experience.
- The student's excuse was strikingly creative: 'My homework was eaten by a very literate hamster.'
- The new marketing strategy was strikingly successful, increasing sales by 200%.
strikingly
ADVERB//ˈstraɪkɪŋli//
In a way that attracts attention through being unusual, extreme, or prominent. Remarkably or impressively noticeable.
In a way that attracts attention through being unusual, extreme, or prominent. Remarkably or impressively noticeable.
She dresses strikingly and travels bikingly!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'striken' meaning 'to hit or strike'. The sense developed from the idea of something that 'strikes' the eye or mind with such force that it captures immediate attention.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My professor is strikingly young-looking for someone who claims to have 30 years of experience.”
“The student's excuse was strikingly creative: 'My homework was eaten by a very literate hamster.'”
“The new marketing strategy was strikingly successful, increasing sales by 200%.”
“Her presentation style is strikingly different from her quiet personality.”
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