Thunderstruck

usgb/ˈθʌndərstrʌk/
adjective

Extremely surprised or shocked.

He was thunderstruck by the news of his wife's sudden death.
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Often appears as...

  • thunderstruck by the news
  • thunderstruck by the revelation
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Emotional Weight

Used to describe a strong emotional reaction, often one that leaves a person feeling overwhelmed or immobilized.

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She was thunderstruck when she won the art competition.
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Surprise Element

Highlights an element of surprise, where an event is so unexpected that it stuns the individual.

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The sudden proposal left her thunderstruck.
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Speechlessness

Often implies the person is so shocked they are temporarily unable to speak.

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Upon seeing the mountain view, he was completely thunderstruck.
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