strikingly
In arresting fashion
Strikingly means in a way that immediately catches attention or makes a strong impression.
Something strikingly beautiful or strikingly different stands out sharply from its surroundings: The two sisters were strikingly alike.
The word emphasizes that the quality being described is impossible to miss.
In an attention-grabbing manner
- noticeablyIn an obvious manner
- prominentlyIn a noticeable manner
- unmistakablyIn an undeniable manner
- glaringlyConspicuously, harshly visible
patently · overtly · manifestly · evidently · undeniably · clearly · distinctly · blatantly
Exceptionally beautiful or impressive
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
- awe-inspiringEvoking reverential wonder
- majesticImpressively dignified and beautiful
sublime · spectacular · splendid · glorious · monumental · grandiose · opulent · sumptuous
Beyond what's typical
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- astonishingCausing great wonder
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- incredibleDefying easy belief
astounding · amazing · marvelous · singular · unique · uncommon · unusual · unprecedented
Intensely clear and bright
- colorfulFull of varied hues
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- luminousEmitting or reflecting light
radiant · bold · intense · saturated · rich · glowing · iridescent · kaleidoscopic
Strikingly beautiful
- handsomeAttractive in appearance
- attractivePleasing to behold
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- lovelyAttractive and pleasing
ravishing · exquisite · statuesque · photogenic · radiant · glamorous · alluring · captivating
Exaggeratedly emotional for effect
- boldCourageous and daring
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- showyExcessively eye-catching
- sensationalArousing intense excitement
arresting · startling · jarring · shocking · provocative · audacious · emphatic · forceful
conspicuously
In an attention-grabbing manner
- noticeablyIn an obvious manner
- prominentlyIn a noticeable manner
- unmistakablyIn an undeniable manner
glaringly · patently · overtly · manifestly · evidently · undeniably · clearly · distinctly · blatantly · transparently
magnificent
Exceptionally beautiful or impressive
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
- awe-inspiringEvoking reverential wonder
majestic · sublime · spectacular · splendid · glorious · monumental · grandiose · opulent · sumptuous · resplendent
extraordinary
Beyond what's typical
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- astonishingCausing great wonder
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
incredible · astounding · amazing · marvelous · singular · unique · uncommon · unusual · unprecedented · unparalleled
vivid
Intensely clear and bright
luminous · radiant · bold · intense · saturated · rich · glowing · iridescent · kaleidoscopic · chromatic
gorgeous
Strikingly beautiful
- handsomeAttractive in appearance
- attractivePleasing to behold
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
lovely · ravishing · exquisite · statuesque · photogenic · radiant · glamorous · alluring · captivating · enchanting
theatrical
Exaggeratedly emotional for effect
- boldCourageous and daring
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- showyExcessively eye-catching
sensational · arresting · startling · jarring · shocking · provocative · audacious · emphatic · forceful · powerful
- artistic adverbsartistically, stylistically, expressively, evocatively, poetically
- intensifiersvery, really, extremely, absolutely, incredibly
- "To a great extent" adverbsgreatly, much, largely, vastly, considerably
- intensifier adverbssurprisingly, amazingly, incredibly, unbelievably, remarkably
strikinglyinconspicuously
Without attracting attention
subtly · imperceptibly · unnoticeably · unobtrusively · faintly
strikinglyunremarkably
In an ordinary manner
ordinarily · commonly · typically · mundanely · trivially
- striking outEliminating by crossing through
- striking distanceProximity allowing attack
- striking backRetaliating against an aggressor
- striking goldFinding valuable ore deposit
- striking upStarting abruptly, especially music
- striking throughLinearly canceling written text