Stricken (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Put out of action (by illness).

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The team's star player was stricken with a severe case of flu and had to miss the championship game.
• After a lifetime of good health, she was suddenly stricken with a debilitating illness that left her bedridden.
• The family was devastated when their young son was stricken with a rare genetic disorder.
• The actress was stricken with a mysterious illness that forced her to cancel her world tour.
• The community was shocked when the beloved mayor was stricken with a serious heart condition.

Synonyms

• Laid Low

Meaning ²

Grievously affected especially by disease.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Afflicted

Meaning ³

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming; "conscience-smitten"; "awe-struck".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Usages

• Combining Form

Synonyms

• Smitten
• Struck