Struck (Adjective)

Meaning

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

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Usages

• Combining Form

Examples

• The audience was awe-struck by the grandeur of the ancient monument as it slowly came into view.
• Her conscience-struck expression revealed the guilt that had been eating away at her for weeks.
• The crowd was dumbstruck by the athlete's incredible comeback in the final seconds of the game.
• The sight of the massive tornado left me thunderstruck and frozen in fear.
• The starving child's fear-struck eyes pleaded for help as the reporter took his picture.

Synonyms

• Stricken
• Smitten