Definition

Adverb 1. In a very noticeable or impressive way: Used to emphasize that something is so remarkable, unusual, or obvious that it immediately attracts attention. 2. To a very marked degree: Used to indicate that a quality or feature is present in a pronounced or conspicuous manner.

Usage

The adverb "strikingly" is used to modify adjectives, verbs, or entire statements to add strong emphasis. It highlights a quality that stands out sharply in comparison to what is normal or expected. It often precedes an adjective (e.g., strikingly beautiful) or follows a verb (e.g., differ strikingly).

Examples

• Modifying an adjective:
  • The two sisters were strikingly similar in appearance.
  • His new theory is strikingly original.
• Modifying a verb:
  • Her opinion contrasted strikingly with the official report.
  • The landscape changed strikingly after the storm.

Advanced Usage

• "strikingly enough": Used to introduce a statement that is surprising or noteworthy.
  • Strikingly enough, the simplest solution turned out to be the best one.
• "as strikingly demonstrated/shown": Used to refer back to a clear example.
  • The importance of this law was as strikingly demonstrated in the recent case.

Variants and Related Words

• Striking (adjective): Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.
  • She wore a striking red dress.
• Strike (verb): The root verb, meaning to hit or to occur suddenly, but "strikingly" is derived from the adjective form meaning "noticeable."

Synonyms

• Remarkably
• Noticeably
• Conspicuously
• Dramatically
• Pronouncedly

Antonyms

• Unremarkably
• Inconspicuously
• Subtly

Related Phrases

• Stand out strikingly: To be extremely noticeable or different.
  • His talent stands out strikingly among his peers.
• Strikingly different/ similar: Emphasizing a high degree of difference or similarity.
  • Their approaches to the problem are strikingly different.

Adverb

1. in a striking manner
   • this was strikingly demonstrated
   • the evidence was strikingly absent