wonder-stricken
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wonder-stricken
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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By a little after six o’clock that evening the feat was accomplished, and, as I have said, Big Otter presented himself at a critical moment to the wonder-stricken eyes of the wedding guests.
From The Big Otter by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
Mercy Fisher stood in the door-way, with wonder-stricken eyes and heaving breast.
From A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time by Caine, Hall, Sir
"In the old dungeon, I said," explained the wonder-stricken chamberlain.
From Heiress of Haddon by Doubleday, William E.
Meanwhile the female members of the family had stood wonder-stricken at the sudden appearance of Bucholz, and the fearful information which he conveyed.
From Bucholz and the Detectives by Pinkerton, Allan
The party on the steps stood wonder-stricken; but what surprised Curran even more than the magnificent carriage, was the presence of the person within it, who sat beside the chancellor.
From My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis
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