Awestruck
(adjective)
- Filled with awe, admiration, or wonder.
- Having a profound and impactful effect that fills one with reverence, admiration, or wonder.
Origin:
From the words 'awe' meaning 'a feeling of reverence, admiration or wonder' and 'struck' meaning 'hit' or 'impacted'.
Examples:
- The awestruck tourists gazed in wonder at the breathtaking view of the city from the top of the skyscraper.
- The awestruck crowd watched in awe as the fireworks lit up the night sky.
- The awestruck audience was left speechless by the virtuosity of the musicians.
- The awestruck visitors marveled at the intricate architecture of the ancient temple.
- The awestruck spectators stood in awe as the race car driver performed death-defying stunts.