awe-struck

[ aw-struhk ]

/ ˈɔˌstrʌk /

filled with awe.

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Also awe·struck, awe-strick·en, awe·strick·en

[aw-strik-uh n] /ˈɔˌstrɪk ən/.

First recorded in 1625–35

"Yes, it's just three minutes to twelve," she declared in an awe-struck voice.
The World For Sale, Complete|Gilbert Parker
The rest of the watch gathered round Geordie and spoke in awe-struck whispers.
The Strand Magazine, Volume XXVII, Issue 160, April, 1904|Various
Awe-struck, bewildered and half terrified, Helen looked up at the huge brown structure, which Mark designated as "the place."
Family Pride|Mary J. Holmes
But not long could he gaze, awe-struck, at the ghastly spectacle before him, for he had a life to save.
The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army|Oliver Optic

He heard what Granny said without understanding thoroughly what she meant, and a very grave, awe-struck look came over his face.
The Green Casket|Mary Louisa Molesworth