star-struck

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adjective

captivated by famous people or by fame itself.

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Origin of star-struck

First recorded in 1960–65

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How to use star-struck in a sentence

I get starstruck by women who I truly idolize, such as her and Kristen Wiig.
Kate McKinnon Is the Future of ‘Saturday Night Live’|Kevin Fallon|November 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Swift also told Vogue, “The only time in my life I have ever been starstruck was when I met Caroline and Ethel Kennedy.”
Is Taylor Swift In Bed With The Kennedys?|Paula Froelich|July 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Gaida, who until then had never met a celebrity, let alone been with hundreds in one room, was starstruck.
Confessions of a Red Carpet Escort|Itay Hod|January 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
But once in a while temptation takes hold and you may very well be struck down, starstruck yourselves.
Stars at the Polls|Angela Janklow|November 4, 2008|DAILY BEAST

Once in a while temptation takes hold and you may very well be struck down, starstruck yourselves.
Stars at the Polls|Angela Janklow|November 4, 2008|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for star-struck

starstruck

/ (ˈstɑːstrʌk) /

adjective

completely overawed by someone's celebrity status

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