wonderstruck
- adjective
- /ˈwʌndərstrʌk/
:
asombrado
- As she stood before the painting, she felt completely wonderstruck by its beauty.
Examples
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For people were wonderstruck by the trembling of leaves on the trees—a good example, since the wind bloweth where it listeth—which produced an effect, an effect of the real.
Academic text (1999) -
But he was as wonderstruck as she was.
Fiction book (1991) -
I'm wonderstruck Dancing around all alone
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Crossing the threshold of this spiritual centerpiece for the first time, I am wonderstruck.
Academic text (2003) -
Her self-titled debut album, second and third albums, "Fearless" and "Speak Now" made her fans completely wonderstruck.
Blog text (7) -
The audience was wonderstruck when the magician performed his incredible trick.
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Children were wonderstruck as they gazed at the spectacular fireworks display.
Synonyms
542
2.8
Feeling respect for someone because of their skill or quality
357
1.0
Feeling sudden wonder when something unexpected happens
138
1.0
Very surprised in a way that shows wonder
9
6.2
Feeling great wonder and respect, often silent
7
3.8
Very surprised and unable to believe what happened
1
3.7
Feeling deep wonder and respect, sometimes a little afraid
Feeling great wonder and respect when seeing something impressive
Antonyms
How Amazed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Wonderstruck comes from the parts wonder and struck, where struck means 'hit'. It is like wonder 'hitting' you suddenly, so the word means being full of surprise and admiration.