planet-struck

[ plan-it-struhk ]

adjective

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

planet-struck

adjective

1. astrology affected by the influence of a planet, esp malignly

Word History and Origins

Origin of planet-struck¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

Junius says, in Letter 36, note: "Every coward pretends to be planet-struck."

From Project Gutenberg