planet-struck

American

[plan-it-struhk] / ˈplæn ɪtˌstrʌk /

Also planet-stricken

adjective

affected adversely by the supposed influence of a planet.
stricken with terror; panic-stricken.

planet-struck British

adjective

astrology affected by the influence of a planet, esp malignly

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Etymology

Origin of planet-struck

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

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According to Pliny, there were Romans considered sideratio, “planet-struck.”

From Literature

This surely is a planet-struck phrase.

From Project Gutenberg

In this battle the English soldiers appeared to be planet-struck, surrendering themselves prisoners to mere old women; and the general with a few men made their escape not without great difficulty.

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Fear Has chang'd their elevated gait to a dejection: They're planet-struck.

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Nay, in making gooselings in embers: and starting as if they were planet-struck at the weak report of a pot-gun.

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