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thunderstricken

/ˈθʌn.dɚˌstrɪk.ən/
thun · der · strick · en
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thunderstricken Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Overcome with sudden astonishment, amazement, or shock; thunderstruck.

Example

"The villagers stood thunderstricken as the unexpected eclipse plunged the valley into darkness."

2

Struck, damaged, or blasted by lightning (a thunderbolt).

Example

"The ancient, thunderstricken oak stood leafless and charred atop the hill."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, 'thunderstricken' is largely archaic or poetic, having been almost entirely superseded by the standard form 'thunderstruck'.

• Nearby Words

thunderously
thundershower
thunderstorm
thunderstricken
thunderstruck
thundery
thunk

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century as a compound of 'thunder' and 'stricken' (the archaic past participle of 'strike'), originally referring to the belief that sudden astonishment felt like being physically struck by a thunderbolt.

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