Awestruck Meaning in English
word
ˈɑˌstɹək
AW-struhk
ˈɔːstɹʌk
AW-struhk
Definition
Feeling amazed, deeply impressed, or filled with wonder, often because of something very beautiful, powerful, or important.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used to describe a positive, overwhelming sense of wonder, often in response to something grand. Common collocation: 'awestruck by.' More literary or emotional than casual terms like 'amazed' or 'surprised'.
Spanish: asombrado - maravilladoPortuguese (BR): impressionado - maravilhadoPortuguese (PT): impressionado - maravilhadoChinese (Simplified): 敬畏的 - 惊叹的Chinese (Traditional): 敬畏的 - 驚嘆的Hindi: आश्चर्यचकित - विस्मितArabic: مبهور - مذهولBengali: বিস্ময়াভিভূত - মুগ্ধRussian: поражённый - потрясённый (восхищением)Japanese: 畏敬の念を抱いた - 圧倒されたVietnamese: sửng sốt (kinh ngạc, đầy thán phục)Korean: 감탄한 - 경외심에 사로잡힌Turkish: hayran kalmış - büyülenmişUrdu: حیرت زدہ - مرعوبIndonesian: terpukau - terpesona (dengan kekaguman)
Example Sentences
The children were awestruck by the fireworks.
basic
I was awestruck when I saw the huge mountain.
basic
Her voice left the audience awestruck.
basic
I just stood there, awestruck by the beauty of the stars.
natural
He looked awestruck when he finally met his favorite singer.
natural
We were all awestruck at the sight of the ancient ruins.
natural