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awe-struck

[ aw-struhk ]

/ ˈɔˌstrʌk /

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adjective

filled with awe.

Also awe·struck, awe-strick·en, awe·strick·en

[aw-strik-uh n] /ˈɔˌstrɪk ən/.

Origin of awe-struck

First recorded in 1625–35

Words nearby awe-struck

away-going crop, awayday, awb, awe, awe-inspiring, awe-struck, aweary, aweather, awed, aweigh, aweless

Example sentences from the Web for awe-struck

"Yes, it's just three minutes to twelve," she declared in an awe-struck voice.

The World For Sale, Complete |Gilbert Parker
The rest of the watch gathered round Geordie and spoke in awe-struck whispers.

The Strand Magazine, Volume XXVII, Issue 160, April, 1904 |Various
Awe-struck, bewildered and half terrified, Helen looked up at the huge brown structure, which Mark designated as "the place."

Family Pride |Mary J. Holmes
But not long could he gaze, awe-struck, at the ghastly spectacle before him, for he had a life to save.

The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army |Oliver Optic

He heard what Granny said without understanding thoroughly what she meant, and a very grave, awe-struck look came over his face.

The Green Casket |Mary Louisa Molesworth