👉 The term "striking" can be defined as a sudden, shocking or unexpected event that causes one to stand still and take in the details of what has just happened. It is often used in a humorous or sarcastic way to describe something that is unexpected or out of place.
For example:
She was struck by lightning and fell to her death from a 20-story building.
The news flashed on the screen, and it was strikingly clear that the earthquake had hit the city