Striking
Striking adjective - Likely to attract attention.
Startling is a synonym for striking in remarkable topic. In some cases you can use "Startling" instead an adjective "Striking", when it comes to topics like extraordinary, astonishing, astounding.
Startling
Startling adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Usage example: the startling news that my sister will be having a baby
Striking is a synonym for startling in remarkable topic. You can use "Striking" instead an adjective "Startling", if it concerns topics such as astonishing, astounding.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- impressive and striking
- impressive and startling
- sensational and striking
- sensational and startling
- shocking and striking
- shocking and startling
- staggering and striking
- staggering and startling
- wonderful and striking
- wonderful and startling
- remarkable and striking
- remarkable and startling
- breathtaking and striking
- breathtaking and startling
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