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Definition of awestricken

awestricken

/ˈɔːˌstrɪk.ən/
awe · strick · en
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• adjective

1

Filled with or overcome by a sudden feeling of reverential wonder, admiration, or dread; awestruck.

Example

"The tourists stood in awestricken silence as the northern lights danced across the night sky."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While interchangeable with 'awestruck', 'awestricken' carries a more literary, elevated, or archaic tone.

• Nearby Words

awesome
awesomely
awesomeness
awestricken
awestruck
awful
awfully

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as a compound of 'awe' (from Old Norse 'agi', meaning terror or dread) and 'stricken', the archaic past participle of 'strike' (from Old English 'strican').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Awestricken. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/awestricken
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