Salient (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Represented as leaping (rampant but leaning forward).
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The lion's salient posture, with its body leaning forward and paws outstretched, made it appear as if it was about to pounce on its prey.
- The salient figure of the dragon on the coat of arms was depicted as leaping forward, its claws extended and its wings spread wide.
- The artist's use of bold lines and vibrant colors made the salient image of the horse jumping over the fence seem to leap off the canvas.
- The salient shape of the stag, with its antlers and legs outstretched, was the focal point of the medieval tapestry.
- In heraldry, the lion passant is often contrasted with the lion rampant, but the salient pose, leaning forward and ready to leap, is also common.
Meaning 2
(of angles) pointing outward at an angle of less than 180 degrees.
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Meaning 3
Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The economic impact of the pandemic was a salient factor in the company's decision to downsize.
- A salient characteristic of the species is its distinctive mating ritual, which sets it apart from other birds.
- The report highlighted the salient features of the new policy, which includes increased funding for education and healthcare.
- One of the most salient differences between the two candidates is their stance on climate change.
- The statue's location in the city square is particularly salient, as it has become a symbol of resistance against government oppression.