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Definition of Thunderstruck
1. Adjective. As if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise. "Was thunderstruck by the news of his promotion"
Similar to: Surprised
Definition of Thunderstruck
1. Adjective. Astonished, amazed or so suddenly surprised as to be unable to speak. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Thunderstruck
1. thunderstrike [v] - See also: thunderstrike
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thunderstruck
Literary usage of Thunderstruck
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The History of the French Revolution by Adolphe Thiers, Frederic Shoberl (1844)
"The royalists were thunderstruck. The Paris agents, in particular, were apprehensive
lest their intrigues should be divulged ; they dreaded a communication ..."
2. Roger of Wendover's Flowers of History: Comprising the History of England by Roger, Matthew Paris (1849)
"... he invoked the name of Jesus, and immediately was driven by the flames into
the open air above, where he stood sometime amazed and thunderstruck. ..."
3. The History of Rome by Livy (1870)
"When they came within sight of each other they remained silent for a short time,
thunderstruck, as it were, with mutual admiration. ..."
4. Journal of the Reign of King George the Third: From the Year 1771-1783 by Horace Walpole (1859)
"The Administration was thunderstruck : spirit began to appear, and bitter invectives
were published every day against the governing party, ..."
5. Army Life of an Illinois Soldier: Including a Day by Day Record of Sherman's by Charles Wright Wills (1906)
"The men were so completely surprised and thunderstruck by the show that they had
not a word to say. It tickles us to see that you home folks are uneasy ..."
6. The Public and Private Life of His Late ... Majesty, George the Third by Robert Huish (1821)
"The man was thunderstruck; nor could he help relating the particulars of his
adventure the moment he reached Windsor. He was assured that it must have been ..."
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