(archaic, of a person or animal) Full of life, or strikingly alive
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Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent
“The only disquiet in the camp emerges from the striking similarity of each tune.”
Dramatically good-looking or beautiful
“She was a striking young woman - beautiful, cheerful, confident, proud and remarkably outgoing.”
Conspicuously or obviously bad, wrong or offensive
Dramatically good-looking or beautiful
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual
(of color) Vivid and bold
Magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style
Attractive or striking because colourful or out of the ordinary
Giving clear and vividly explicit details
(archaic, of a person or animal) Full of life, or strikingly alive
Providing inspiration
Striking
For the purpose of attack rather than defence
Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms
Willing, or inclined, to take chances or risks
Frightening, especially in appearance
A physical or verbal attack
The sound made by a striking clock
The striking of one solid object with or against another
A loud jarring sound, as of metal objects being struck together
The sound made when something, especially a musical instrument, is struck
The practice of using action to achieve a result, such as political demonstration or a strike in support of or in opposition to an issue
Cruel, violent or indecent treatment of a person or animal
The causing of amazement
Present participle for to inflict (a blow)
“He got up on his feet, clutching his weapon, ready to strike his foe down.”
Present participle for to take violent or aggressive action against
“Unknown aggressors can strike us at unknown times and places, often for unstated reasons, for apparently zero positive outcomes.”
Present participle for to discover, especially something valuable through effort
“A Swindon firm has joined the rush to strike black gold in the Falkland Islands.”
Present participle for to refuse to work as a protest
“The industrial action saw employees strike at hospitals and rest homes across the country.”
Present participle for to collide into with force
“Fortunately, the missile fell perfectly into the foam cut-outs and didn't strike any hard surfaces on its way down.”
(of a thought or idea) Present participle for to come into one's mind or consciousness
“An idea, a curiousity, would strike him, and for two weeks or a month, he would pursue it at the cost of his other studies.”
(in sporting contexts) Present participle for to hit or kick (a ball)
“Here is how you correctly strike a golf ball with an iron.”
Present participle for to reach, attain, or achieve something
“The law of defamation seeks to strike a balance between freedom of expression and the protection of reputation.”
Present participle for to come to an official agreement on
“The inability to strike an agreement has resulted in an extremely unstable situation in the region.”
Present participle for to adopt or assume a pose
“Don't just stand there, let's get to it. Strike a pose, there's nothing to it.”
Present participle for to cause (someone) to have a particular impression
“Orwell's scrupulous observations and distinctions strike me as impressive and useful in the context of the war being waged against us now.”
Present participle for to cast a magical charm or spell on
“The noble relatives of these female novices could arrange for them to be seen by the king, hoping their beauty would strike him and induce a passion beneficial to family fortunes.”
Present participle for to move or proceed vigorously or purposefully
“But instead of advancing north-westward through Tebessa, he was ordered to strike north towards Thala and Le Kef.”
Present participle for to ignite (a match) by rubbing it briskly against an abrasive surface
“However, before one can light a candle, someone has to strike a match.”
Present participle for to change into (a different state)
“He could not even bring himself to look up, fearing Father Sun would strike him blind for this wanton disrespect.”
Present participle for the sound generated from the striking of a bell or similar device
“She soon heard the midday strike of the bell.”
Present participle for to delete or remove something that was written or recorded
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