Awestricken: meaning, definitions and examples
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awestricken
[ หษหstrษชkษn ]
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:
๐ต๐น maravilhado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคถเฅเคเคฐเฅเคฏเคเคเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช erstaunt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terpesona
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะฐะถะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zdumiony
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฉๅใใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉmerveillรฉ
๐ช๐ธ asombrado
๐น๐ท hayran kalmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฝ์ธ๊ฐ์ ์ฌ๋ก์กํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฏููุด
๐จ๐ฟ ohromenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ohromenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅน็
๐ธ๐ฎ osupljen
๐ฎ๐ธ undrandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐาฃาะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแคแ แแแแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ heyranedici
๐ฒ๐ฝ asombrado
Etymology
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.
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