strikingly
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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
- in a striking manner
- this was strikingly demonstrated
- the evidence was strikingly absent