Dumbstruck

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌmˌstrʌk/

Definitions of dumbstruck

adjective unable to speak because of strong emotion; speechless

Example Sentences

A1 She was dumbstruck when she saw the magician make the rabbit disappear.

A2 The students were dumbstruck by the news of a surprise test.

B1 I was dumbstruck by the beauty of the sunset over the ocean.

B2 The actor was dumbstruck when he won the award for Best Actor.

C1 The scientist was dumbstruck by the groundbreaking discovery in the field of genetics.

C2 The audience was dumbstruck by the breathtaking acrobatics performance.

adverb in a state of being speechless or unable to act due to shock or amazement

Example Sentences

A1 She was dumbstruck when she saw the puppy for the first time.

A2 The children were dumbstruck by the magician's tricks.

B1 The team was dumbstruck by the sudden announcement of their victory.

B2 The audience was dumbstruck by the actor's powerful performance.

C1 The scientist was dumbstruck by the groundbreaking discovery.

C2 The jury was dumbstruck by the overwhelming evidence presented in court.

Examples of dumbstruck in a Sentence

formal Upon hearing the news, she was dumbstruck and unable to speak.

informal I was totally dumbstruck when I found out I won the lottery!

slang When she saw the surprise party, she was completely dumbstruck.

figurative The beauty of the sunset left me dumbstruck, unable to look away.

Grammatical Forms of dumbstruck

past tense

dumbstruck

plural

dumbstrucks

comparative

more dumbstruck

superlative

most dumbstruck

present tense

dumbstruck

future tense

will be dumbstruck

perfect tense

have been dumbstruck

continuous tense

being dumbstruck

singular

dumbstruck

positive degree

dumbstruck

infinitive

to be dumbstruck

gerund

dumbstrucking

participle

dumbstruck

Origin and Evolution of dumbstruck

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'dumbstruck' originated from the combination of 'dumb' meaning unable to speak and 'struck' meaning deeply affected or overwhelmed.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dumbstruck' has evolved to convey a sense of being speechless or astonished, often in a positive or admiring way.