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.