wonder-stricken
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wonder-stricken
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Rooney was swift as well as heavy, so that his weight, multiplied into his velocity, sufficed to dislodge the wonder-stricken animal.
From Red Rooney The Last of the Crew by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
Then he did likewise with the oxen in the second, the third, and the fourth wagons, and, turning about, went on his way, and left the wonder-stricken butchers staring after him, speechless, in the street.
From Old Greek Stories by Baldwin, James
Men were greatly wonder-stricken and affrighted, and said that a great thing should come hereafter.
From The Story of Eclipses by Chambers, George F. (George Frederick)
"The moon has melted, disappeared!" cried Michel Ardan, wonder-stricken.
From The Moon-Voyage by Verne, Jules
She turned her wonder-stricken face towards him still.
From Dickens' Stories About Children Every Child Can Read by Dickens, Charles
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