wonder-stricken
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wonder-stricken
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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"You are not greatly confused, if in my presence you can be so urgent that I am wonder-stricken."
From The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
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 David Christie Murray
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 Charles King
Meg paused, wonder-stricken and speechless, on the door-sill; but Robin ran forward quickly, with a glad shout of 'Mother! mother!'
From Little Meg's Children by Hesba Stretton
It was in an outlying ward, and the few men who stood about were wonder-stricken at the presence of women,—although they had seen the sex out on election days in plenty.
From A Woman for Mayor A Novel of To-day by Helen M. (Helen Maria) Winslow
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