dumbstruck

dumb·struck

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [duhm-struhk]
- /ˈdʌmˌstrʌk/
- /ˌdʌmˈfaʊn.dɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhm-struhk]
- /ˈdʌmˌstrʌk/

Definitions of dumbstruck word

adjective dumbstruck temporarily deprived of the power of speech, as by surprise or confusion; dumbfounded. 1
noun dumbstruck So shocked or surprised as to be unable to speak. 1
adjective dumbstruck astounded, awed 1
adjective dumbstruck If you are dumbstruck, you are so shocked or surprised that you cannot speak. 0
adjective dumbstruck temporarily deprived of speech through shock or surprise 0
adjective dumbstruck so shocked as to be speechless 0

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Origin of dumbstruck

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; dumb + struck

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Parts of speech for Dumbstruck

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dumbstruck popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

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Synonyms for dumbstruck

adj dumbstruck

dumbfounded — to make speechless with amazement; astonish.
startled — to disturb or agitate suddenly as by surprise or alarm.
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.
stupefied — to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor.
amazed — filled with incredulity or surprise

All 10 Synonyms of dumbstruck