thunderstricken

thun·der·strike

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Definitions of thunderstricken word

verb with object thunderstricken Archaic. to strike with a thunderbolt. 1
verb with object thunderstricken to astonish; dumfound. 1
adjective thunderstricken overcome with consternation; confounded; astounded: He was thunderstruck by the news of his promotion. 1
adjective thunderstricken Archaic. struck by a thunderbolt. 1

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; probably back formation from earlier thunderstricken (adj.); see thunder, strike

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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