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thunderstruck

/ˈθʌn.dɚˌstrʌk/
thun · der · struck
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• adjective

1

Extremely surprised, shocked, or astonished by something unexpected; rendered speechless with amazement.

Example

"The entire audience sat thunderstruck as the magician vanished from the center of the stage."

2

(archaic or literary) Struck or blasted by a bolt of lightning.

Example

"In the ancient myth, the rebellious titans were left thunderstruck at the base of the mountain."

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• Rhymes for thunderstruck

• Nearby Words

thundershower
thunderstorm
thunderstricken
thunderstruck
thundery
thunk
thus

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, this compound word combines 'thunder' (in its older sense of a lightning bolt) and 'struck', originally describing the literal state of being hit by lightning before shifting to mean stunned by sudden astonishment.

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