Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thunderstruck
Adjective
/ˈθʌndərstrʌk/
Definition
overwhelmed or astonished, as if struck by lightning.
Examples
- She was thunderstruck by the unexpected news of her promotion.
- When he saw the final score, he felt completely thunderstruck.
- The audience was thunderstruck by the magician’s final trick.
Meaning
The term ‘thunderstruck’ describes a state of shock or amazement, often used to express extreme surprise.
Synonyms
- astonished
- astounded
- flabbergasted
- speechless
