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Dumbstricken (Adjective)

Meaning

As if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise; "a circle of policemen stood dumbfounded by her denial of having seen the accident"; "the flabbergasted aldermen were speechless"; "was thunderstruck by the news of his promotion".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The tourists stood dumbstricken in front of the ancient monument, their eyes wide with wonder.
  • The crowd was dumbstricken as the firework exploded in the sky, a riot of colors and patterns.
  • The young artist was dumbstricken by the harsh criticism of her work, feeling her confidence shattered.
  • The villagers were dumbstricken by the devastating news of the landslide that had destroyed their homes.
  • The crowd was dumbstricken as the famous actress walked onto the stage, her presence radiating glamour and charisma.

Synonyms

  • Stupefied
  • Thunderstruck
  • Dumbfounded
  • Flabbergasted
  • Dumfounded
  • Dumbstruck
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