star-struck
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of star-struck
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Singer Olivia Dean has revealed she was cooking sausages and beans on a camping trip in Wales when she was star-struck by a call from Sir Elton John, telling her he was proud of her.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
Still, Sweeney told E! she was a bit star-struck when she met Johnson for the movie.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2024
Hanhardt’s chosen verse is short, concise — packing all the star-struck wonder of the universe into just six lines about a flower, connecting the infinite to the minute.
From Salon • Jan. 26, 2024
Still, there are plenty in Hollywood who find themselves star-struck by the Obamas.
From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2023
These two were totally star-struck, even though I wasn't any kind of star, not in my own mind at least.
From Little Brother by Doctorow, Cory
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