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thunderstricken Synonyms

Another word for thunderstricken

Choosing another word for thunderstricken depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

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thunderstruck
astounded
astonished
dumbfounded
stunned
flabbergasted
Strong
stupefied
awestruck
aghast
gobsmacked

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

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thunderstruck
Strong
blasted
smitten

Opposites of thunderstricken

The opposite of thunderstricken shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unfazed
unscathed
unimpressed
intact
indifferent
composed
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thunderstricken. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thunderstricken
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