wonder-stricken
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wonder-stricken
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Mercy Fisher stood in the door-way, with wonder-stricken eyes and heaving breast.
From A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time by Caine, Hall, Sir
The camel-drivers and the Cossacks of our escort fully shared our delight, and remained like ourselves wonder-stricken before that brilliant apparition.
From Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. by Hell, Xavier Hommaire de
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 Stretton, Hesba
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
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
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