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- [aw-struhk]
- /ˈɔˌstrʌk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [aw-struhk]
- /ˈɔˌstrʌk/
Definition of awestricken word
- adjective awestricken filled with awe. 1
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Origin of awestricken
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35
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Parts of speech for Awestricken
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
awestricken 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 68% 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.
awestricken usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for awestricken
adjective awestricken
- impressed — to press or force into public service, as sailors.
- overwhelmed — to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.
- rapt — deeply engrossed or absorbed: a rapt listener.
- mesmerised — to hypnotize.
- mesmerized — to hypnotize.
Antonyms for awestricken
adjective awestricken
- unimpressed — finding sth unremarkable
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