wonder-stricken
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wonder-stricken
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Men who stood vacantly staring in muttered, "Beast!" women, shrinking from the unsightly spectacle, whispered, "Beast!" and children, gazing in silent horror with the rest, stared "Beast!" out of their wonder-stricken eyes.
From Trifles for the Christmas Holidays by Armstrong, H. S.
The insects swarmed on high, the stars were scattered below, whilst the wonder-stricken Gwynplaine, overwhelmed by a falling ruin of light, and lying in the dust, was enshrined in a glory.
From The Man Who Laughs by Hugo, Victor
I can testify, with a full and often wonder-stricken awe, that I believe God answers prayer.
From How I Know God Answers Prayer The Personal Testimony of One Life-Time by Goforth, Rosalind
Meanwhile the female members of the family had stood wonder-stricken at the sudden appearance of Bucholz, and the fearful information which he conveyed.
From Bucholz and the Detectives by Pinkerton, Allan
By my faith, I am absolutely wonder-stricken, and not I alone, but all.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 by Runkle, Lucia Isabella Gilbert
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