auffallend
Translation
striking, conspicuous, noticeable, eye-catching
Examples
Sie trug ein auffallend rotes Kleid.
She wore a strikingly red dress.
Sein Verhalten war sehr auffallend.
His behaviour was very conspicuous.
Das ist ein auffallendes Merkmal.
That is a striking feature.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun (attributive) She wore a striking dress.
to be + ((adjective)) (predicative) His behaviour was striking.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bemerkenswert, augenfällig; Antonyms: unauffällig, dezent
Etymology
From 'auf' (on, up) + 'fallen' (to fall). Something that 'falls upon' one's attention.
Memory Tips
Imagine something 'falling' from 'up' high right in front of you. It's impossible to miss, hence it's 'striking' or 'auffallend'.