thunderstrike
[thuhn-der-strahyk]
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verb (used with object), thun·der·struck [thuhn-der-struhk] /ˈθʌn dərˌstrʌk/, thun·der·struck or thun·der·strick·en [thuhn-der-strik-uh n] /ˈθʌn dərˌstrɪk ən/, thun·der·strik·ing.
Archaic. to strike with a thunderbolt.
to astonish; dumfound.
Origin of thunderstrike
thunderstruck
[thuhn-der-struhk]
adjective
Also thun·der·strick·en [thuhn-der-strik-uhn] /ˈθʌn dərˌstrɪk ən/.
Origin of thunderstruck
Synonyms for thunderstruck
1. dumbfounded, flabbergasted, overcome.
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Examples from the Web for thunderstricken
Historical Examples of thunderstricken
Louis, thunderstricken, could scarcely believe his own eyes.
Political Women (Vol. 1 of 2)Sutherland Menzies
The speech had thunderstricken the priest and electrified the hearers.
The Hero of the PeopleAlexandre Dumas
I had hardly heard them when Millière fell as if thunderstricken.
History of the Commune of 1871P. Lissagary
The aghast and thunderstricken philosophers remained gazing at each other for a moment.
The Twilight of the Gods, and Other TalesRichard Garnett
Don Guzman covered his face with his hands, discouraged, thunderstricken by what he had just heard.
The Bee HuntersGustave Aimard
thunderstruck
thunderstricken (ˈθʌndəˌstrɪkən)
adjective
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