strik·ing 
/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ adjective
/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ adjective [more striking; most striking] 1 : unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention
▪ a place of striking [=remarkable] beauty ▪ The poverty of the city is striking. ▪ There is a striking resemblance between the girls. ▪ The building's modern style is/stands in striking contrast to the surrounding neighborhood. [=is very different from the surrounding neighborhood] 2 : very attractive especially in an unusual or interesting way
▪ a striking young man ▪ an actress known for her striking good looks
▪ a place of striking [=remarkable] beauty ▪ The poverty of the city is striking. ▪ There is a striking resemblance between the girls. ▪ The building's modern style is/stands in striking contrast to the surrounding neighborhood. [=is very different from the surrounding neighborhood]
▪ a striking young man ▪ an actress known for her striking good looks
— strik·ing·ly adverb
▪ a strikingly beautiful woman ▪ The two islands are strikingly different.
▪ a strikingly beautiful woman ▪ The two islands are strikingly different.
