Moonstruck

/ˈmuːnstrʌk/
adjective

Affected by love or deep emotions to the point of acting strange or unusual.

She was completely moonstruck by the talented singer.
Visual representation of "moonstruck" - Affected by love or deep emotions to the point of acting strange or unusual.

Often appears as...

  • moonstruck by someone
  • moonstruck expression
adjective

Showing dreamy or irrational behaviour, as if affected by the moon.

The moonstruck poet wrote his best work under the night sky.
Visual representation of "moonstruck" - Showing dreamy or irrational behaviour, as if affected by the moon.

Often appears as...

  • moonstruck poet
  • moonstruck expression

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Poetic

adjective

Affected by love or deep emotions to the point of acting strange or unusual.

She was completely moonstruck by the talented singer.
Visual representation of "moonstruck" - Affected by love or deep emotions to the point of acting strange or unusual.

Often appears as...

  • moonstruck by someone
  • moonstruck expression
adjective

Showing dreamy or irrational behaviour, as if affected by the moon.

The moonstruck poet wrote his best work under the night sky.
Visual representation of "moonstruck" - Showing dreamy or irrational behaviour, as if affected by the moon.

Often appears as...

  • moonstruck poet
  • moonstruck expression

Usage tips

Poetic

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Emotionally Intense

Used when someone is so affected by feelings they seem irrational or odd.

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After the proposal, Mia was moonstruck and couldn't focus at work.
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Romantic Context

Often used in romantic scenarios where love has a strong impact.

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The way he talks about her, you’d think he's moonstruck.
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Positive Nuance

Although it may seem negative, it's usually a positive and endearing term.

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His moonstruck smile was contagious at the wedding.
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Emotionally Intense

Used when someone is so affected by feelings they seem irrational or odd.

Illustration for Emotionally Intense
After the proposal, Mia was moonstruck and couldn't focus at work.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Romantic Context

Often used in romantic scenarios where love has a strong impact.

Illustration for Romantic Context
The way he talks about her, you’d think he's moonstruck.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Nuance

Although it may seem negative, it's usually a positive and endearing term.

Illustration for Positive Nuance
His moonstruck smile was contagious at the wedding.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotionally Intense

Used when someone is so affected by feelings they seem irrational or odd.

Illustration for Emotionally Intense
After the proposal, Mia was moonstruck and couldn't focus at work.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Romantic Context

Often used in romantic scenarios where love has a strong impact.

Illustration for Romantic Context
The way he talks about her, you’d think he's moonstruck.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Nuance

Although it may seem negative, it's usually a positive and endearing term.

Illustration for Positive Nuance
His moonstruck smile was contagious at the wedding.
Visual representation of the word "Moonstruck"

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H. P. Lovecraft

American Novelist

Children will always be afraid of the dark, and men with minds sensitive to hereditary impulse will always tremble at the thought of the hidden and fathomless worlds of strange life which may pulsate in the gulfs beyond the stars, or press hideously upon our own globe in unholy dimensions which only the dead and the moonstruck can glimpse.
Portrait of H. P. Lovecraft

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Norman Jewison

Canadian Director

Moonstruck... was one of the few romantic comedies to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.
Portrait of Norman Jewison

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Violante Placido

Italian Actress

When I was really young, I got moonstruck by 'Moonstruck.
Portrait of Violante Placido

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H. P. Lovecraft

American Novelist

Children will always be afraid of the dark, and men with minds sensitive to hereditary impulse will always tremble at the thought of the hidden and fathomless worlds of strange life which may pulsate in the gulfs beyond the stars, or press hideously upon our own globe in unholy dimensions which only the dead and the moonstruck can glimpse.
Portrait of H. P. Lovecraft

Quote examples

Norman Jewison

Canadian Director

Moonstruck... was one of the few romantic comedies to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.
Portrait of Norman Jewison

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Violante Placido

Italian Actress

When I was really young, I got moonstruck by 'Moonstruck.
Portrait of Violante Placido
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