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awestricken

awe-struck
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [aw-struhk]
    • /ˈɔˌstrʌk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

Historical Comparancy

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

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Synonyms 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

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