stagestruck
Americanadjective
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obsessed with the desire to become an actor or actress.
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enthralled by the theater and the people, customs, traditions, etc., associated with it.
Etymology
Origin of stagestruck
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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The conniving producers, stagestruck backers, formidable labor organizations and long hours in grim conditions show that Shakespeare really is our contemporary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
Sam followed passively where his stagestruck mother led.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 11, 2017
In between, the stagestruck Giamatti moved to Seattle, then a mecca for young actors.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 14, 2016
“Glory Days” was both a crazy early success for stagestruck youngsters and a hard-core reality check.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 12, 2015
Her eyes were sparkling and her face flushed as she performed onstage for the first time, too stagestruck to realize she was a part of Olaf’s plan.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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