Thunderstruck (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 were thunderstruck by the breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon.
- The audience was thunderstruck by the magician's incredible illusions.
- She was thunderstruck by the news that she had been selected for the prestigious award.
- The team was thunderstruck by their opponent's sudden comeback in the championship game.
- The archaeologists were thunderstruck by the discovery of the ancient lost city deep in the jungle.