Meaning of thunderstruck in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   thunderstruck

   Definitions

   1. as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

   Examples

   • « a circle of policement stood dumbfounded by her denial of having seen the accident »
   • « the flabbergasted aldermen were speechless »
   • « was thunderstruck by the news of his promotion »

   Synonyms

   • surprised