adv
Meaning 1
In a striking way.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: manner
Examples
- He entered strikingly, taking over the stage.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
strikingly
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adv
Meaning 2
To a remarkable degree or extent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: degree
Examples
- He was strikingly deficient in good sense.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adv
Meaning 3
Remarkably, surprisingly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: evaluative
Examples
- Strikingly, he had bowed deeply to the Emperor.
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Antonyms: none provided
adverb
Meaning 4
in a striking manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- this was strikingly demonstrated
- the evidence was strikingly absent
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English striking Middle English -ly English -ly English strikingly From striking + -ly.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Czech: nápadně — in a striking manner
- Polish: uderzająco — in a striking manner
- Serbo-Croatian: eklatantno — in a striking manner
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