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awestricken

 

[ หˆษ”หstrษชkษ™n ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling amazed

Awestricken describes a state of being filled with awe or wonder, often due to an overwhelming experience. It reflects a deep emotional response to something magnificent or extraordinary, invoking feelings of both reverence and amazement.

Synonyms

astounded, awe-inspiring, impressed, stunned

Examples of usage

  • She stood awestricken by the breathtaking view.
  • The audience was awestricken by the magician's performance.
  • Children were awestricken when they saw the fireworks.
  • He felt awestricken as he gazed at the stars.

Translations

Translations of the word "awestricken" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maravilhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคถเฅเคšเคฐเฅเคฏเคšเค•เคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erstaunt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terpesona

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั€ะฐะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdumiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฉšๅ˜†ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmerveillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asombrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayran kalmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์™ธ๊ฐ์— ์‚ฌ๋กœ์žกํžŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฏู‡ูŽุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ohromenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ohromenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒŠๅน็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osupljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐาฃา“ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒคแƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heyranedici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asombrado

Word origin

The word 'awestricken' is derived from the combination of 'awe' and the suffix '-stricken.' The noun 'awe' comes from the Old English word 'ege' which means fear or terror, but has evolved to encompass a sense of wonder and admiration. The concept of feeling awed by something is common across cultures and often relates to experiences that evoke a profound emotional response, such as great natural beauty, monumental architecture, or extraordinary achievements. The suffix '-stricken' implies being affected in a certain way, often negatively, as seen in words like 'trouble-stricken.' When combined, 'awestricken' captures that sense of being profoundly affected by feelings of wonder. Over the years, as the language has evolved, the usage of 'awestricken' has become more prominent in literature and descriptive narratives, often used to express moments of intense emotional clarity and revelation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,548, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.