Transcription
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- [aw struhk]
- /ɔ strʌk/
- /ɔː strʌk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw struhk]
- /ɔ strʌk/
Definitions of awe-struck word
- adjective awe-struck filled with awe 3
- adjective awe-struck filled with awe. 1
- abbreviation AWE-STRUCK amazed 1
- abbreviation AWE-STRUCK amazed 1
- adjective awe-struck Struck with awe. 0
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Origin of awe-struck
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35
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Parts of speech for Awe-struck
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
awe-struck popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for awe-struck
adj awe-struck
- perplexed — bewildered; puzzled: a perplexed state of mind.
- stunned — to deprive of consciousness or strength by or as if by a blow, fall, etc.: The blow to his jaw stunned him for a moment.
- puzzled — a toy, problem, or other contrivance designed to amuse by presenting difficulties to be solved by ingenuity or patient effort.
- shocked — a group of sheaves of grain placed on end and supporting one another in the field.
- startled — to disturb or agitate suddenly as by surprise or alarm.
Antonyms for awe-struck
adj awe-struck
- aware — If you are aware of something, you know about it.
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- oriented — the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
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