wonder-stricken
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wonder-stricken
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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By the time Campbell came running up with his eight men, the wonder-stricken Indians had drawn back, and were meditating on the apparent illogicalness of their Queen’s warriors.
From Adventures Among the Red Indians Romantic Incidents and Perils Amongst the Indians of North and South America by Hyrst, H. W. G.
It was no marvel that Kadona had been wonder-stricken at his awaking.
From Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales by Cripps, Arthur Shearly
"The moon has melted, disappeared!" cried Michel Ardan, wonder-stricken.
From The Moon-Voyage by Verne, Jules
And with that Mr. Billings strode from the room, leaving O'Grady, dazed, wonder-stricken, gazing stupidly after him.
From Starlight Ranch and Other Stories of Army Life on the Frontier by King, Charles
Christopher followed at a little distance, wonder-stricken still, and half disposed to return to the charge again.
From Cruel Barbara Allen From Coals Of Fire And Other Stories, Volume II. (of III.) by Murray, David Christie
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