thunderstruck
5
7.0
- adjective
- /ˈθʌndərstrʌk/
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atónito
- He stood there, thunderstruck, unable to believe what he had just seen on stage.
- looked thunderstruck
- stood there thunderstruck
- stared, thunderstruck
When she came in, I literally that whole thunderstruck that you talk about.
- When she came in, I literally that whole thunderstruck that you talk about.
Examples
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The audience was thunderstruck by the unexpected plot twist in the movie.
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Kassianos stared, thunderstruck.
Fiction book (1997) -
At first, Dan appeared thunderstruck at the sight of Luke.
Fiction book (2001) -
Then they were thunderstruck by the sheer rightness of it.
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Both of the young men stand frozen, thunderstruck, staring down at the misshapen shape in front of them.
Fiction book (2002) -
Astonishingly, he did not resist, just stood staring as if thunderstruck.
Fiction book (1995) -
Robert looked thunderstruck.
Fiction book (1996) -
Everybody follows Kimberly's gaze, thunderstruck expressions coming over them.
Fiction book (1995) -
"Wine!" Hank was thunderstruck, but at a glance from Balsam recovered himself.
Fiction book (1991) -
Addison was thunderstruck.
Fiction book (1995)
Synonyms
543
2.1
Feeling surprised and upset because something bad or unexpected happens
357
1.0
Feeling sudden wonder when something unexpected happens
138
1.0
Very surprised in a way that shows wonder
61
3.1
Unable to speak for a short time because you feel very surprised or shocked
29
3.0
Too shocked to move or think clearly
21
2.7
Feeling very surprised by something unexpected or hard to believe
9
6.7
Very surprised and unable to speak
9
6.2
Feeling great wonder and respect, often silent
7
4.6
Very surprised and unable to speak
7
3.8
Very surprised and unable to believe what happened
5
6.5
So shocked that you cannot speak
3
8.9
Very surprised and confused so you do not know what to say or do
1
7.0
Unable to think or react after a sudden shock
1
8.6
Very surprised and unable to speak
1
7.2
Feeling very amazed by something beautiful or strange
So shocked that you cannot speak for a short time
Feeling very surprised and unable to speak or move
Very surprised by something you did not expect
Feeling very shocked or upset by something unexpected
Feeling great wonder and respect when seeing something impressive
Antonyms
How Surprised
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Thunderstruck is made of thunder and struck, where struck is like strike, meaning 'hit'. Picture a loud thunderbolt hitting you and leaving you speechless, and that image explains why thunderstruck means extremely surprised or 'unable to react'.