English · Word Candidate

striking

/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: strikings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Making a strong impression.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đưa lại ấn tượng mạnh

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Adjective

Examples

He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

On strike, taking part in industrial action.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đang đình công, tham gia hoạt động công nghiệp

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Adjective

Examples

a striking employee

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act by which something strikes or is struck.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động của việc va chạm hoặc bị va chạm

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Noun

Examples

We've observed plenty of strikings followed by lightings, so even if we should not say that the strikings cause the lightings, isn't it at least reasonable to predict, and to believe, that the next time we strike a match in similar conditions, it will be followed by a lighting?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “striking” mean?

Making a strong impression.

Is “striking” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.