star-struck

adjective

captivated by famous people or by fame itself.

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.
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Swift also told Vogue, “The only time in my life I have ever been starstruck was when I met Caroline and Ethel Kennedy.”
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Gaida, who until then had never met a celebrity, let alone been with hundreds in one room, was starstruck.
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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 | THE 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 | THE DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for starstruck

starstruck

/ (ˈstɑːstrʌk) /

adjective

completely overawed by someone's celebrity status

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