awestruck

[ˈɔːstrʌk]

awestruck Definition

filled with or revealing awe.

Using awestruck: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "awestruck" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The audience was awestruck by the performance.

  • Example

    She stood there, awestruck by the beauty of the sunset.

  • Example

    He was awestruck by the grandeur of the mountains.

awestruck Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for awestruck

Phrases with awestruck

  • to be filled with awe or wonder at something

    Example

    I was awestruck by the beauty of the Taj Mahal.

  • stand awestruck

    to stand still and silent, filled with awe or wonder

    Example

    We stood awestruck as the fireworks lit up the sky.

  • a state of silence caused by being filled with awe or wonder

    Example

    The beauty of the painting left us in awestruck silence.

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Summary: awestruck in Brief

'Awestruck' [ˈɔːstrʌk] is an adjective that describes a feeling of awe or wonder. It is often used to describe people who are amazed, impressed, or overwhelmed by something, such as a performance or natural scenery. Phrases like 'be awestruck by something' and 'awestruck silence' use 'awestruck' to denote a state of being filled with awe or wonder.