striking

[1]	contact , impinging
[2]	hit , hitting

adj.

[1]	remarkable , astounding , astonishing , amazing , wondrous , awe-inspiring , awesome , stunning , impressive , imposing , fabulous , out of the ordinary , unusual , rare , exceptional , marvellous , extraordinary , magnificent , superb , splendid , stupendous , (Colloq) great , smashing , (Slang) (Old-fashioned) (Brit) ripping , ripsnorting , top-hole , topping
[2]	dramatic , spectacular
[3]	outstanding , prominent , salient , spectacular