Definition of STRIKINGLY

strikingly

Adverb

  • in a striking manner
    • "this was strikingly demonstrated"
    • "the evidence was strikingly absent"

Adv

  • In a striking way.
  • To a remarkable degree or extent.
  • Remarkably, surprisingly.

Examples

  • He entered strikingly, taking over the stage.
  • He was strikingly deficient in good sense.
  • Strikingly, he had bowed deeply to the Emperor.

Origin / Etymology

From striking + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 18

strikingly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
strikingly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
strikingly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

strikingly: valid Words With Friends Word