What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
wonderstruck
Example
The audience was wonderstruck by the magician's performance. [wonderstruck: adjective]
Example
She stood there, wonderstruck, staring at the breathtaking view. [wonderstruck: past participle]
amazed
Example
I was amazed by the acrobat's incredible performance. [amazed: verb]
Example
He looked amazed when he saw the size of the cake. [amazed: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Amazed is more commonly used than wonderstruck in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts and situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between wonderstruck and amazed?
Wonderstruck is more formal and literary than amazed, which is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
