awestruck
pronunciation
How to pronounce awestruck in British English:
UK [ˈɔ:strʌk]
How to pronounce awestruck in American English:
US [ˈɔːstrʌk]
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- Adjective:
- having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
Word Origin
- awestruck (adj.)
- 1630s, "overwhelmed by reverential fear," from awe (n.) + struck (see strike (v.)).
Example
- 1. Awestruck we watched their adventures and admired them when they supported the arts and charities .
- 2. Olympics : the power and the glory - china leaves world awestruck .
- 3. It 's no coincidence that this gee-whiz , awestruck and optimistic faith in technology is portrayed in the novel as american .
- 4. Stood in awed silence before the shrine ; in grim despair and awestruck wonder .
- 5. You are sure to be awestruck by the beauty of this medieval town 's unique setting which is set atop a hill overlooking the vineyards .